Salary: £42,000 – 44,000 + call‑out and unsocial premium
About the Role
Multi‑skilled Engineer based at Hatchery in Ower, Hampshire. Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering, preferably IEE 17th or 18th Edition.
Working Days and Shifts
Mon to Sat (5 shifts out of 6).
- Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Week 2: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Working Hours: 06:00 – 15:00. Total Hours: 40 hours per week.
Purpose of the Role
As a Multi‑Skilled Engineer operating within a busy hatchery environment, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, maintaining production efficiency, and minimising downtime through effective planned and reactive maintenance. You will work in a fast‑paced environment where biosecurity, animal welfare, hygiene, and safety standards are critical at all times. This is a predominantly site‑based role.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
- Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs to minimise downtime
- Respond quickly to breakdowns and identify root causes
- Communicate issues and downtime with management and operations teams
- Record spare parts usage via CMMS system
- Maintain high standards of engineering, hygiene, and biosecurity
- Ensure all maintenance activities are audit compliant
- Work safely in line with health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Support calibration of equipment where required
- Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
- Support installation, refurbishment, and improvement projects
- Work safely in controlled environments and follow site procedures
- Ensure compliance with environmental and operational standards
What We’re Looking For
- Time‑served multi‑skilled apprenticeship in engineering discipline
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Proactive and safety‑focused approach
- Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail
- Strong team player with a flexible attitude
- Experience in hatchery, agriculture, or food production environments desirable
- IEE 17th/18th Edition desirable
- PLC knowledge desirable
- Pneumatics and hydraulics experience desirable
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary with strong OTE potential
- 5.6 weeks holiday (increasing with service)
- Pension contribution up to 3% matched
- Life assurance
- Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
- On‑site car parking
Terms and conditions apply
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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