Maintenance Engineer L1

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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