Overview
A Maintenance Engineer is required to join the Engineering Team at our Brackley site. The role is factory-based in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG environment, with a focus on maintenance to optimise machinery output, product quality and minimise downtime while upholding hygiene and safety standards. The shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off (days and nights): 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00.
What you’ll do
* Optimise machinery output and product quality, and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance and efficient breakdown response in the designated area of the factory.
* Work to maintain a safe and healthy environment and promote good engineering practice.
* Respond quickly to breakdowns, identify root causes where possible, and suggest improvements to prevent recurrence.
* Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and collaborate with the operations team to minimise disruption.
* Follow good engineering standards and hygiene practices for the department.
* Carry out activities within company and legislative health and safety guidelines, highlighting possible areas for improvement to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer.
* Timely reporting of Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental issues.
* Follow the escalation route for unscheduled downtime and minimise downtime through sound engineering practices.
* Demonstrate basic problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of issues.
* Raise stock and non-stock request forms as required.
Essential
* Experience as a machine minder or technical operator.
* Keen to develop or progress a career in engineering.
* Numerical and reasoning ability to meet entry level requirements for a technical apprenticeship (Functional skills L2 in Literacy and Numeracy and a pass in Technical Abilities Test).
* Practical ability to operate within an FMCG factory.
* Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and work in a timeline-driven environment.
* Interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Desirable
* Engineering experience.
* Knowledge of adjustments required for machinery and common causes of breakdowns.
* Understanding of typical running conditions and ability to identify irregularities affecting performance.
* Ability to perform inspection, measurement, cleaning and routine parts replacement maintenance.
Benefits of working for Avara Foods
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be supported in a secure and progressive environment, with recognition for your contributions. The role includes comprehensive training and ongoing development for long-term career progression. Benefits typically include:
* Up to £30,708.08 per annum
* Shift allowance £8,030.00 per annum
* 31 days holiday allowance
* Secure contract with long-term career development opportunities
* 3% pension contribution
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Staff shop / staff sales at discounted prices
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted local gym membership
* Salaried Advance Finance
* Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
* Access to Employee Benefit Scheme (remote GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, etc.) and other discounts
Next steps after you apply
If you apply, you may be contacted by a Resourcing Officer at the Brackley site to discuss your application and CV and to answer any questions about the role. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment with a team that takes pride in delivering results, apply today.
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