Maintenance Engineer

About the Role

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Hatchery, Quainton, Buckinghamshire

As one of the UK's largest food businesses, we play a critical role in keeping the nation fed. We continue to operate and are looking for motivated people to join our team as a Maintenance Engineer at our Hatchery in Quainton.

With ambitious growth plans, we are continually investing in our facilities and our people, offering opportunities to develop and build your career with us.

What's in it for you?

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up to £18.50 DOE

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£25 per call out

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Paid weekly

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Guaranteed hours with opportunities for overtime

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Competitive pension and access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources

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A safe and dynamic working environment

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Training and development opportunities from day one

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On-Call Requirement

You will be required to participate in an on-site weekend cover rota (1 in 5), working from Friday 15:30 to Sunday 15:30. During this period, you must remain within a 10-minute radius of the hatchery. A weekend premium of £25 per night will be paid for Friday and Saturday, in addition to time-and-a-half pay for any hours actually worked.

There is no requirement to provide weekend cover during the first two months of employment, and the premium payment will only apply once you commence participation in the rota.

The frequency and arrangement of on-site cover may be reviewed in line with business needs. The company reserves the right to adjust the rota to ensure adequate operational coverage.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a strong team player with a high regard for health, safety, and poultry welfare to maintain the hatchery machinery and associated equipment on a daily basis. This includes equipment such as setting and hatching machines, ventilation systems, and ongoing improvement projects.

This is a hands-on role involving manual processes, including lifting equipment up to 25 kg. You will be expected to work independently within farm buildings.

Key responsibilities

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Maintain and repair hatchery machinery and plant

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Support ongoing improvement projects

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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and poultry welfare standards

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Work independently and as part of a team

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Prioritise workload effectively

What we are looking for

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Qualified in a relevant engineering trade

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Broad understanding of mechanical processes and assemblies

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Knowledge of facilities maintenance, including welding, fabrication, plumbing, and pipe fitting

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Effective communication skills and a good team player

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Committed, reliable, and flexible attitude

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Ability to use initiative and work independently

Working hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 15:30

Wednesday 0600 - 1515

About Avara Foods

Avara Foods supplies chicken and turkey to the nation's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole supply chain, including feed mills, farms, hatcheries, factories, and associated transport and logistics functions. We employ over 7,000 people.

If you're ready to work alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Please note: Due to bird welfare requirements, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets or poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.