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Night maintenance Operative

Job details
Posting date: 16 January 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Location: Willand, EX15 2PJ
Company: 2 Sisters Food Group Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1455052406

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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


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