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Maintenance Engineer Posted on 29/07/2025
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About the Role:
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Hatchery, Quainton, Buckinghamshire
As one of the UK's largest food businesses, we play a critical role in keeping the nation fed. We continue to operate and are looking for motivated people to join our team as a Maintenance Engineer at our Hatchery in Quainton.
With ambitious growth plans, we are continually investing in our facilities and our people, offering opportunities to develop and build your career with us.
What's in it for you?
up to 18 DOE
25 per call out
Paid weekly
Guaranteed hours with opportunities for overtime
Competitive pension and access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources
A safe and dynamic working environment
Training and development opportunities from day one
On-Call Requirement: This role includes being on-call one weekend in every five, covering Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. When on call, you will receive 25 per day, with an additional 25 paid for any actual call-outs.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a strong team player with a high regard for health, safety, and poultry welfare to maintain the hatchery machinery and associated equipment on a daily basis. This includes equipment such as setting and hatching machines, ventilation systems, and ongoing improvement projects.
This is a hands-on role involving manual processes, including lifting equipment up to 25 kg. You will be expected to work independently within farm buildings.
Key responsibilities
Maintain and repair hatchery machinery and plant
Support ongoing improvement projects
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and poultry welfare standards
Work independently and as part of a team
Prioritise workload effectively
What we are looking for
Qualified in a relevant engineering trade
Broad understanding of mechanical processes and assemblies
Knowledge of facilities maintenance, including welding, fabrication, plumbing, and pipe fitting
Effective communication skills and a good team player
Committed, reliable, and flexible attitude
Ability to use initiative and work independently
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 15:30
About Avara Foods
Avara Foods supplies chicken and turkey to the nation's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole supply chain, including feed mills, farms, hatcheries, factories, and associated transport and logistics functions. We employ over 7,000 people.
If you're ready to work alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Please note: Due to bird welfare requirements, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets or poultry.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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