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    Shift Engineering Manager - Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom - Avara Foods Ltd

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    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 Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

    Our advanced manufacturing site in Hereford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 2 million birds per week.

    There are over 1,500 talented people employed at our Hereford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

    2 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

    Due to on-going investment at our Hereford site, we are looking for keen and driven Engineering Shift Managers looking to develop their careers in a FMCG environment.

    We have gone through some very exciting changes recently and have seen impressive investment into new technology and automation within our factories.

    As an Engineering Shift Manager at our Hereford Factory, you would be working a 5-shift continental pattern which provides regular opportunities for conducting Engineering Projects, Continuous Improvement activities and Training & Development.

    Hours: 5 Week Shift Pattern

    What will you be doing as an Engineering Shift Manager at Avara?

    To lead and manage the day to day running of the shift, the Engineering Shift Manager will support all activities on site by assessing all aspects of maintenance procedures whilst ensuring a safe working environment at all times.

    Responsibilities will include management, welfare, training, and development of the relevant Shift Engineers.

    What will your key responsibilities as an Engineering Shift Manager include?


    • Lead and manage a Shift of Engineers and Apprentices, including recording all necessary administrative requirements on TMS.
    • Responsible for on-shift Engineering performance of fast-moving production line and wider factory Engineering activities with due consideration for safe plant operations.
    • Understanding of engineering and operational KPI's and be able to identify areas for improvement.
    • To ensure equipment is set up ready for shift start, performs at required output and ensure lines are shut down correctly. Ensure attendance at all SICs during the shift period.
    • this requires close liaison with stores and external suppliers, Engineering Planner and Engineering Operations Manager.
    • Responsible for control and management of tools allocated to the Shift.
    • Maintain the Workshop and outside areas to high standard, ensuring regular checks are conducted and satisfactory feedback is received from GMP audits.
    • Identify the training needs of the Shift in order to coach, train and develop the team to provide the opportunities to develop to their potential.
    • Review data on equipment effectiveness, review PMs and coordinate inclusion of jobs on weekend or daily plans
    • Lead and support improvements projects and initiatives
    • Production of Engineering Shift Report
    HNC Certification or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering


    • Experience in Engineering leadership
    • NEBOSH or IOSH
    • PLC experience
    • Refrigeration experience
    The benefits of working for

    Avara Foods:

    As an Engineering Shift Manager, 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 long-term career with us. 6% Pension


    • 31 days holiday
    • Life Assurance
    • Private Medical Health Cover
    • Subsidised Canteen
    • After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford Office, to discuss your application and CV further. Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine.

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