Engineering Operative - Harvest

We are looking for an Engineering Operative within our harvesting operations to support the Engineering Team in delivering timely and effective technical services across all harvest operations. The Engineering Technician plays a key role in minimising downtime, maintaining equipment reliability, and ensuring production targets and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently met., Quality

• Carry out all work to the highest standard, following company procedures and engineering best practices.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance in all engineering tasks.
Prioritising Workload
• Liaise with the Engineering Team Leader to prioritise tasks in a way that minimises disruption to production.
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and support production continuity.
Continuous Professional Development
• Stay up to date with new technologies, techniques, and legislation relevant to the role.
• Identify and request training opportunities to maintain and enhance technical competence.
Development of Systems
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve departmental systems, safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Contribute ideas and practical solutions that enhance engineering and operational performance.
Projects
• Participate in ad-hoc engineering projects, including the design and fabrication of bespoke equipment or components.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Training & Coaching
• Share technical knowledge and experience with colleagues to develop team capability.
• Take ownership of personal development through learning from others and seeking new skills.
Purchasing & Stockholding
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of commonly used parts to ensure continuous operational readiness.
• Order, store, and manage equipment and parts responsibly, ensuring safe handling and cost-effective usage.
General Duties
• Uphold company standards of hygiene, safety, and workplace organisation.
• Maintain all personal tools and equipment in excellent working order, reporting any repair needs promptly.
Third-Party Maintenance
• Provide technical advice and support to third-party or off-site packers as required.
• Attend external sites when necessary to assist with machinery breakdowns and minimise downtime.
  
  Practical engineering or maintenance experience within a production or agricultural environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
• Flexible, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering high standards of workmanship.
  
  The hours of this role are based on seasonality - height of the summer season would be approx. 60 hours per week, made up of 12-hour shifts, Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, based on a 6am to 6pm start and finish time.
Winter season up to 55 hours per week. Why join us?
• 31 Days holiday per year including bank holidays.
• Great Place to Work accredited.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme available
• Cinema and Sky Store discounts
• Supermarket & other retailer discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday discounts
• Life assurance & income protection
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Cycle to Work
• Eyecare contributions
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Learning, development, and training opportunities including mentoring.
• Regular social and charity events
• Engagement in local community & early careers events
• Onsite health checks, & annual flu jabs
• Regular wellbeing sessions