Senior Technician When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Due to a site expansion at our Lichfield Head Office, wehave an opportunity for Senior Technicians to help us to create and run a new production team for Beetroot products atFlorette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. As a Senior Technician, you will be the technical specialist in your area of operation. The successful candidate will rectify simple mechanical faults to machinery, plant and equipment ensuring all food safety and hygiene procedures are maintained. You will ensure all planned maintenance, asset care and remedial work is completed and logged as per process confirmations, as well as manage SOPs and training plans on technical competences. The role will manage area specifics; liaise with the team leaders and Maintenance teams to ensure all machinery is operating at its full potential. Working hours:4 days on, 4 days off - 5am-5pm Pay: £38,417 per annum Main Responsibilities Organising setting up and monitoring machinery. Rectify mechanical faults to machinery, plant and equipment, carry out alterations where required. Lead process improvements and CI improvements. Complete and update tasks as per process confirmation. Assist to install plant and equipment when required. Use computer aided maintenance management system as and when required. SkillsandExperience Required Relevant Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification. Relevant H & S qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH). Previous engineering background. Experience in a similar role or in a food production environment. Able to understand engineering drawings and show ability to interpret information. Basic and intermediate Food Hygiene Awareness. An organized team player that supports the sharing of information and values the opinions of others. What You Will GetInReturn An annual salary of £38,417, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits youd expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues. Annual leave entitlement: A competitive number of days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday. Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes. Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood. About Us Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UKs leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe- leaf -able amount Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions, which comprise Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; its not just about lettuce As well as the 3 factories we also have a farming operation Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps Its an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do Were looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills andexperiencewe are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey Please apply directly or alternatively contactWill Kaye, Recruitment Officerfor a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Producereservetherightto close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. Thats why weve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.