Single / Multiskilled Engineer

Company: Avara Foods
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Location: Banbury
Job Description:

About the Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will work in a secure, supportive and progressive environment at our Banbury site, where your contributions and achievements are recognised and rewarded. The role is based on a 6am‑6pm shift with a 4‑on‑4‑off cycle.

Hours of Work

6am‑6pm – 4 on 4 off.

Benefits

  • Up to £50,000 per annum DOE
  • 31 days holiday allowance
  • Secure contract with long‑term career development opportunities
  • 5% pension contribution
  • Staff shop / staff sales at heavily discounted prices
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted local gym membership
  • Salaried Advance Finance
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
  • Access to Employee Benefit Scheme, including remote GP appointments, mental health sessions, physiotherapy, medical second‑opinion consultations and discounts on weekly costs

Responsibilities

  • Depute for Engineering Shift Manager and lead teams within an area or zone.
  • Ensure maintenance is carried out according to schedule and correct actions are taken efficiently.
  • Respond quickly to mechanical, electrical and PLC control breakdowns, identify root causes and recommend improvements.
  • Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and work with operations to minimise plant disruption.
  • Follow good engineering standards, hygiene practice and health and safety guidelines.
  • Mentor Level 1‑3 Maintenance Engineers and apprentices.
  • Report health and safety, animal welfare and environmental issues in a timely manner.
  • Follow the escalation route for unscheduled downtime and enforce good engineering practice.
  • Demonstrate problem‑solving techniques for mechanical, electrical and control issues.
  • Raise stock and non‑stock request forms.
  • Prepare Engineering Shift Report when deputising for Engineering Shift Manager.

Qualifications

  • Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering or HNC, HND or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Electrical & Control Engineering bias.
  • Understanding of PLC programming.
  • Desirable refrigeration experience.
  • 6+ years of engineering experience.
  • Desirable welding/fabrication experience.
  • Familiarity with process machinery or equivalent equipment and ability to fault‑find.
  • Proficiency in maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems.
  • Mechanical fitting skills.
  • Desirable knowledge of IEE 17th or 18th edition.
  • Good leadership and motivation skills, with ability to make effective timely decisions.
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline‑driven environment.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
  • Self‑motivated and able to work individually or as part of a team.
  • Desirable food manufacture experience.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026