Fabrication Engineer

Who are we and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. 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 an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

About the Role:

Our Engineering department based in Brackley, Northamptonshire are looking for a Fabrication Engineer to join the team who will take on various tasks to support the wider engineering development plans. 

A fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf-life products where hygiene standards are critical. The role is both factory and workshop based.

Working hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 06:00 – 15:00

What will you be doing as a Fabrication Engineer at Avara?

As a Fabrication Engineer you will undertake fabrication tasks to support the business needs. Tasks will be site specific but may include design and manufacture of bespoke pieces, repair of galvanised steel modules which are critical to site and repairs to existing equipment.

What will your key responsibilities as Fabrication Engineer will include:

• TIG welding of stainless steel on new and existing equipment.
• Repair of existing equipment on site.
• Design and manufacture of bespoke pieces.
• Repair of galvanised steel modules.
• Ensuring the repairs and manufacture are carried out in line with the schedule and effective and efficient corrective action is taken.
• Following good engineering standards and good hygiene practice for the department.
• Timely reporting of any Health and Safety and Environmental issues

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work from own initiative
• FLT/Counterbalance experience is desirable (Training can be given)
• Ability to communicate at all levels and work effectively within a team
• Ability to mark up and fabricate your own work
• Effective organisation skills and time management – ability to multi-task

If this role sounds interesting to you, but you do not hold all of the relevant skills and experience, we are able to discuss alternative grades whilst undertaking training and development.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Fabrication 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:

• £43588.88 per annum.
• Additional £1918.80 shift allowance.
• 5% Employer pension contributions.
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food.
• Cycle to work scheme.  
• Group life assurance scheme.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation and other discounts and perks, such as savings and discounts on weekly costs.

If you’re 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.