Facilities Maintenance Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for Facilities Maintenance Technicians  to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF
. This role will complete general repairs and maintenance tasks on our on‑site water treatment plant, our factory, and the site grounds. We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic as well as excellent communication, time management and problem‑solving skills to run the Treatment Plant and perform ongoing servicing and maintenance activities. On‑site role specific training is available for candidates looking to learn or develop into the industry.

This is a very active and physical role which involves Manual Handling, Lone Working, Working at Height, elements of confined spaces & much more. You'll manage the operation of the plant to ensure that we remain fully compliant as per our permit obligations. Record keeping of testing is critical so you'll have an eye for detail, and an understanding or experience of environment agency discharge consents would be a distinct advantage.

A driving licence is also essential as you'll be required to operate a yard tractor on site – gritting grounds during adverse weather and manoeuvring agricultural trailers. Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, but training will be provided.

Working hours:

Days: 05:30am – 16:00pm / 12:00pm – 22:30pm. Rotating Panama Shift between Earlies and Lates: (4 on 5 off / 5 on 4 off / 5 on 5 off)

Pay: £34,000 per annum (equivalent to £19.60 per hour based on hours worked)

• Conduct routine regular checks of the plant and water hourly/daily/weekly.
• Routine checks on the operation of the cooling towers sampling, replenishment of chemical, using the correct escalation procedure in the event of failures etc.
• General maintenance & DIY tasks across site.
• Maintain site trailers to ensure they are always in a road worthy condition.
• Complete all necessary PPMs.
• Advise management of any problems affecting the water treatment plant immediately to minimise operational downtime.

• Ideally, related qualifications around water treatment and/or maintenance.
• Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, though training will be provided.
• Knowledge of a Water Treatment Plant, ideally in a food production environment.
• Ability or confidence to operate a yard tractor & trailer unit.
• Observation and recording skills – high level of attention to detail.
• Legionella & Confined Space Awareness is highly desirable.

• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA:
  Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
• Annual leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
• Learning and Development:
  Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes:
  From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First‑Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
• Benefits Platforms:
  Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to 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.

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co‑operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s 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.

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