Overview
Join or sign in to apply for the Facilities Maintenance Technician role at Agrial. This role is based at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF and involves general repairs and maintenance on-site including the water treatment plant, factory, and site grounds. On-site role specific training is available. It is a very active and physical role with requirements such as Manual Handling, Lone Working, Working at Height, elements of confined spaces, and more. A driving licence is essential as you will operate a yard tractor and agricultural trailers; experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, but training will be provided.
Working hours: Days 05:30am – 16:00pm / 12:00pm – 22:30pm. Rotating Panama Shift between Earlies and Lates: (4 on 5 off / 5 on 4 off / 5 on 5 off). Pay: £34,000 per annum (approx £19.60 per hour based on hours worked).
Responsibilities
* Conduct routine checks of the plant and water hourly/daily/weekly.
* Routine checks on the operation of cooling towers, sampling, replenishment of chemicals, using the correct escalation procedure in the event of failures.
* General maintenance and DIY tasks across the site.
* Maintain site trailers to ensure they are always roadworthy.
* Complete all necessary PPMs.
* Advise management of any problems affecting the water treatment plant immediately to minimise operational downtime.
Skills and Experience
* Ideally, related qualifications around water treatment and/or maintenance.
* Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, though training will be provided.
* Knowledge of a Water Treatment Plant, ideally in a food production environment.
* Ability or confidence to operate a yard tractor & trailer unit.
* Observation and recording skills with a high level of attention to detail.
* Legionella & Confined Space Awareness is highly desirable.
What You Will Get – In Return
* Salary: £34,000 per annum (equivalent to £19.60 per hour based on hours worked)
* Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Remote GP service and a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
* Annual leave entitlement: 23 days per annum plus UK Bank Holidays, with option to purchase an additional week.
* Training and Development: Personalised induction and regular training and development courses and schemes.
* Benefits Platform: Employee discounts and salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and other benefits.
* Other: Recognition awards, employee engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site.
About Us
Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, part of the larger 22,000-employee French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates under the Florette brand and produces ready-to-eat fresh salad products for supermarkets, retailers, and restaurants. Agrial has operations across 18 regions with multiple divisions; Agrial Fresh Produce Limited operates the UK sites. We are committed to EPIC values and working as one team. Next steps: Its an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do.
Please apply directly or contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer, for a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports responsible recruitment practices. We are committed to the mental health and wellbeing of all staff.
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