Lead Maintenance Engineer - Hatchery Operations

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to oversee engineering projects and lead a maintenance team. Located in Hereford, the ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience and relevant engineering qualifications. Benefits include a salary of up to £50,000, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, and access to employee benefits like remote GP services. This role involves a 45-hour work week with on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

28 days holiday allowance

Life assurance scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Employee Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or managing a team.
• Ability to bring a team together with open communication and teamwork.
• Previous experience within the agricultural or food industry would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Implementing engineering best practices and processes.
• Managing, motivating, and mentoring a team of Engineers.
• Improving equipment reliability and managing maintenance.
• Supporting the backup call-out rota.

Skills

Team leadership

Open communication

Teamwork

Positive work culture

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or level 3 qualifications

Job description

A leading food business is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to oversee engineering projects and lead a maintenance team. Located in Hereford, the ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience and relevant engineering qualifications. Benefits include a salary of up to £50,000, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, and access to employee benefits like remote GP services. This role involves a 45-hour work week with on-call responsibilities.