Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
A little about our Telford site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.
We’ve recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about Engineering? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience as an Engineer?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Lead Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team, based at our Telford site.
The role is mainly factory based so you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. As a Lead Maintenance Engineer you’ll be working 4o4o days and nights, 06.00-18.30 and 18.00-06.30
What will you be doing as a Lead Maintenance Engineer at Avara?
As a Lead Maintenance Engineer, you will, deputise for the shift manager, lead the team of shift engineers, optimise machinery output and product quality, and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance, efficient breakdown response in specific area of the factory whilst maintaining a safe and healthy environment and promoting good engineering practice.
What will your key responsibilities as a Lead Maintenance Engineer include?
What you’ll need to be successful:
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As a Lead Maintenance Engineer you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:
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What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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Are you looking for a new challenge at Avara Foods? Would you like to join the Engineering department as a Lead Maintenance Engineer?
About the role
Working Hours
Days and nights on a 4o4o shift pattern (06:00-18:30 and 18:00-06:30)
Benefits
Competitive salary of £36,849 per annum plus £8030 shift allowance and £2,000 Lead allowance
Generous annual leave allowance,
Similar to your current role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop with us in line with career aspirations through personal development
Key Responsibilities
What do I need to be successful?
Please apply for this internal opportunity via our careers website by clicking the ‘apply’ button below, and a member of the Resourcing Team at your site will be in touch with you soon!
Please make sure that you have discussed this internal opportunity with your Line Manager and that you have made them aware of your application.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.