Maintenance Engineer Level 2 and 3

About the Role

Maintenance Engineer Level 2 (Single Skilled) | Level 3 (Multi Skilled)

Location:

Hereford Grandstand

• Level 2: £29,000 - £37,000
• Level 3: £35,000 - £43,000
• Level 4: £39,000 - £47,000

Additional annual shift premium: £7,785

Average of 42 hours per week across a rolling 5‑week rotation covering days and nights.

• Day Shift: 07:00 – 19:00
• Night Shift: 19:00 – 07:00

Weekly rotation (Week 1–5 details). Every 20 weeks there is an additional CI weekend shift (Saturday & Sunday days), falling between Week 5 and Week 1.

• Maximising equipment reliability
• Minimising downtime
• Supporting production efficiency
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective repairs
• Maintain conveyors, processing equipment, and packaging machinery
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and safety
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate engineering stores stock records

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Previous maintenance engineering experience
• Strong fault‑finding ability within your core discipline
• Experience with in manufacturing or production environments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desire to develop additional engineering disciplines and progress your career

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi‑Skilled Engineering
• Proven experience as a multi‑skilled maintenance engineer
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Experience with VSDs, PLC systems, and automated production lines advantageous
• Knowledge of food manufacturing and hygiene standards desirable
• Experience with process machinery desirable
• Motivated to continue professional development and further education

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing internal & external training
• Career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Free parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Staff shop with discounted poultry products

Avara Foods invests in its people and provides real opportunities for growth and development. You’ll join a supportive engineering team within a business committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.