Night maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Willand, EX15 2PJ |
| Company: | 2 Sisters Food Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1455052406 |
Summary
We have a position for Overnight Maintenance Operative
- This post is working Overnight Monday-Friday
- The hours of work are: 22:00pm-06:00am
- Competitive rate of pay
Main Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities for this position include
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with the site maintenance schedule
- Undertake mechanical maintenance and basic electrical fault-finding on poultry slaughtering and processing equipment
- Strip down, service, and reassemble equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and food safety requirements
- Ensure all work equipment complies with the provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998
- Work in accordance with LOLER 1998 where lifting equipment is involved
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Adhere to the welfare of animal at the time of killing (England) Regulations 2015
- Complete all required documentation accurately, including maintenance logs and permits to work
- Identify recurring faults and suggest improvements
- Participate in mandatory training, toolbox talks, and audits
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate required to undertake this position includes:
- Excellent level of English
- A self motivator
- Task orientated
- Ability to work independently
- A good communicator. Written and Verbal
Qualifications essential:
- Maintenance or engineering experience in food manufacturing or poultry/meat processing
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
- Working knowledge of UK Health&Safety legislations
- Ability to work independently during overnight shitfs
- Good level of spoken and written English
Desirable:
- Experience in an English Poultry slaughterhouse or abattoir
- Basic electrical qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with FSA inspections
- Experience with conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Package Description:
- Immediate starts within a few days
- Opportunities for overtime at a premium rate
- Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
- Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
- £150 refer a friend scheme
- In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
- A Covid-19 safe environment
- Canteen with hot, affordable food
- Trade Union
- Free Off Street parking
- Employee of the month rewards
- Seasonal Events