Multi Skilled Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026.
About the Role:
Multi Skilled Engineer
Are you passionate about engineering? Looking for a new challenge?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Feed Manufacturing across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Multi Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering Team, based at our Feed Mill in Allensmore, Hereford.
This position is ideally suited to someone with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering and preferably IEE 17th or 18th Edition.
Purpose of the role:
As a Multi Skilled Engineer operating from a well-established animal feed mill, you will optimise machinery output and product quality, and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance and efficient response whilst maintaining a safe and healthy environment and promoting good engineering practices.
A fast-paced, dynamic feed manufacturing environment which is noisy and dusty in some areas, manufacturing animal feeds where hygiene standards are critical. The role is predominantly factory based.
Your key responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Engineer will include:
- Assist in building an up-to-date PPM system and ensuring planned maintenance is carried out professionally and promptly.
- Ensure the Engineering maintenance carried out in line with the current schedule and effective and efficient corrective action is taken.
- Quick and effective response to breakdowns, where possible identifying root cause and suggesting possible improvements to prevent further breakdowns occurring.
- Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Shift Supervisor / Mill Manager and work with the operations department to minimise plant disruption.
- Reporting and tracking lost time, cause of breakdowns, record parts used/required
- Follow good engineering standards and good hygiene practice for the department.
- Ensure all activities are carried out within company and legislative health and safety and environmental guidelines reporting any issues
- Assist in PUWER, LOLER, Risk Assessments and fall out work associated.
- Ensure compliance through regular process weigher and Liquid meter calibrations (weights and measures Act)
- Proficient in engineering operations whilst working in hazardous environments (Confined Space Entry, Hot working in confined spaces, WAH)
- Proficient in site services work procedures.
- Participate in Mechanical projects and installations - Elevators, conveyors, machine installs, machine refurbishment.
- Participate in Electrical projects and installations - Panel manufacture and installation, PLC upgrades, PAT testing, thermographic surveying.
- Efficient operations of effluent plant systems ensuring environmental compliance.
- Understand the operations of fire suppression systems - Fire Trace, Sprinkler system, Hydrant system.
- Follow the communicated escalation route for unscheduled plant downtime and minimise downtime by following a good engineering practice.
- Demonstrate understanding of environmental impacts - DSEAR, Dust controls and Explosion mitigation.
- Raise spares stock and non-stock request forms/emails.
- What we are looking for:
- It is essential that you are qualified in a relevant engineering trade with 4 + years of engineering experience and an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
- You will have a full understanding of mechanical processes and assemblies including Electrical or welding/fabrication experience
- Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Flexibility with a positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team
- Basic computer skills for typing handovers, ordering spares etc. (Microsoft Excel, Word, emails)
- Food manufacture experience desirable
- IEE 17th or 18th Edition desirable
- PLC experience desirable
- Air and pneumatics trained desirable
- Boiler Operator Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) certification desirable
Hours of Work:
Week 1 Mon, Tues, weds (Thurs, Fri off) Sat, Sun, (All 6am-6pm)
Week 2 (Mon, Tues, Wed off) Thurs, Fri (Sat, Sun off) (All 6am-6pm)
Week 3 Mon, Tues, weds (Thurs, Fri off) Sat, Sun, (All 6am-6pm)
Week 4 (Mon, Tues, Wed off) Thurs, Fri (Sat, Sun off) (All 6am - 6pm)
Week 5 Mon, Tues, weds (Thurs, Fri off) Sat, Sun, (All 6pm-6am)
Week 6 (Mon, Tues, Wed off) Thurs, Fri (Sat, Sun off) (All 6pm-6am)
Rotating shifts 18.00 - 06.00 and 06.00 - 18.00
This averages to 3.5 days per week an annualised average of 42 hours per week
A little about us:
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation’s most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 7000 people. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.
What’s in it for you?
As a Multi Skilled Engineer you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
- 5.6 Weeks Holiday
- Pension Contribution - up to 3% matched
- Life Assurance
- Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources
- Car Parking Available
If you are ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Skills
Computer - Excel, Computer - Word, Purchasing - PO, Engineering - Maintenance, Management - Supervisor, Traits - Interpersonal, HR - Training, Logistics - Logistics, Engineering - PPM, Engineering - Electrical, Engineering - Mechanical, Engineering - PLC, Supply Chain - SUPPLY CHAIN, Engineering - WELDING, Engineering - FABRICATION, Engineering - PNEUMATICS, Operations - OPERATIONS, Engineering - ENGINEER, Office - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES, Operations - RISK ASSESSMENTS, Agricultural - Communication, Agricultural - Poultry , Engineering - 18th Edition