Hatchery Maintenance Engineer – On-Call & Overtime

Avara Foods Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to oversee hatchery machinery and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This hands-on role requires a qualified engineer with mechanical knowledge and strong communication skills. You will work independently and as part of a team to maintain equipment and support improvement projects. The position offers competitive pay and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Up to £18 DOE

£25 per call out

Paid weekly

Guaranteed hours with overtime opportunities

Competitive pension

Training and development opportunities

On-call additional payments

Qualifications

• Must maintain hatchery machinery and plant effectively.
• Broad understanding of mechanical processes is essential.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 25 kg and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hatchery machinery.
• Support ongoing improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and poultry welfare standards.
• Work independently and prioritize workload.

Skills

Mechanical processes and assemblies

Facilities maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Plumbing

Pipe fitting

Effective communication

Education

Qualified in a relevant engineering trade

Job description

A leading UK food company is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to oversee hatchery machinery and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This hands-on role requires a qualified engineer with mechanical knowledge and strong communication skills. You will work independently and as part of a team to maintain equipment and support improvement projects. The position offers competitive pay and a collaborative team environment.