Avara Foods
Facilities Maintenance Engineer

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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 an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
About The Role
Are you passionate about maintenance? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in plumbing, electrical, painting & decorating or general repairs.
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our facility maintenance across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team, based at our Hollybank site in Scropton, Derbyshire.
The role both factory and office based, so you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas. As a Facilities Maintenance Engineer you’ll be working Monday – Friday 07:30 - 16:30
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What will you be doing as a Facilities Maintenance Engineer at Avara?
As a Facilities Maintenance Engineer you’ll be undertaking general upkeep of the interior and exterior of the site, helping to ensure facilities are in a good state of repair at all times.
What will your key responsibilities as Facilities Maintenance Engineer include?
- Upkeep and repair of the internal and external building fabric.
- Auditing and repairs of restrooms, kitchens and office spaces.
- Planning and prioritising repairs.
- Where possible identifying root causes and suggesting improvements.
- Upkeep of the external grounds.
- Liaising with production, H&S and Engineering teams to identify and rectify issues.
What You’ll Need To Be Successful
- Floor, road and wall repair experience.
- Basic plumbing, cladding and carpentry ability.
- Painting and decorating experience.
- The ability to prioritise workloads in an effective manner.
- Domestic electrical experience would be advantageous.
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As a Facilities Maintenance Engineer you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
Benefits
- £33,749 per annum
- 31 days holiday allowance.
- Secure contract with long term career development opportunities.
- Company life assurance scheme.
- Staff sales at discounted prices.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salaried Advance Finance
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer 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!
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