Engineer (Day Shift)
Come and join the leading #avoexperts π₯
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce β 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join our team in Spalding, Lincolnshire. This is a Day Shift role: 8am - 5pm Mon-Friday, covering 1 in 4 weekends on rota basis.
As an Engineer at Westfalia Fruit, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our facility. You'll be responsible for implementing preventative maintenance strategies, adhering to strict safety protocols, and delivering exceptional results against key performance indicators.
Responsibilities include:
- Working collaboratively to enhance preventative measures across our sites.
- Under the guidance of the Engineering Supervisors, adhere to the rapid response protocols.
- Contribute insights to maintenance trends for process improvements.
- Ensure the continuity of a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Support the Engineering Manager/Supervisors with the new system implementations.
- Participate in regular facility audits for safety and compliance.
Requirements
Essential- Previous exposure to a similar maintenance position (this could be as part of an apprenticeship or other entry level role).
- Ability to work the night shift pattern as advertised.
- Ability to drive and have access to own transportation.
- Qualifications within electrical, plumbing, mechanical or refrigeration would be beneficial but not essential.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work in an agile environment.
- Attention to detail and high standards of finish to all work carried out.
- Willingness to pick up new skills and training quickly and to a high standard.
- Team player with good relationship building skills.
- Dependable and self-motivated.
- Efficient and pro-active in your day to day work.
Benefits
What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?- 20 days holiday
- Company pension plan
- Medicash cash plan
- Free on-site parking
- Free Tea & Coffee
- Christmas hampers & company Christmas event
Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.
Weβre an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.