AM Production Operative | Hereford

Meatex Trading Ltd.; Hereford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment as a Production Operative at a leading food business in Hereford! This role offers full training and a secure contract with guaranteed hours. You'll be involved in the production and packaging of high-quality food products, ensuring hygiene standards are met. With a minimum earning potential of £460 per week and numerous perks such as a subsidised canteen and a cycle-to-work scheme, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to build a long-term career in the food industry. If you're ready to work alongside talented individuals who take pride in their work, apply today!

Benefits

28 days holiday allowance

Paid weekly

Secure contract with guaranteed hours

Overtime opportunities

Referral bonus of £250

Subsidised staff canteen

Staff shop with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills required.
• Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Weighing, assembling, and packing products for dispatch.
• Labelling and grading products while ensuring hygiene standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic numeracy skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Manual handling equipment

Job description

Do you want to earn a minimum of £460 per week? We’re looking for Production Operatives to join our team on AM Shift based at our Grandstand Road factory in Hereford!

No experience necessary, full training is provided!

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As production operative you’ll be involved in the production and packaging of raw food products. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that include the following:

1. £11.44 per hour
2. Additional £0.14 shift allowance per hour
3. 28 days holiday allowance (for a full year)
4. Paid Weekly
5. Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
6. Earn a minimum of £460 per week
7. Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us* (Ts & Cs apply)
8. Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
9. Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
10. Cycle to work scheme

Working Hours:
40 hours per week
05:00-14:00 /AM Monday to Friday

About the Role:
So you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical.

Duties include:
• Weighing, assembling and packing products ready for despatch.
• Labelling and grading of products.
• Manual handling which can include lifting equipment and products up to 20kg.

What are we looking for?
• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills.
• The ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks.
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Hereford site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Hereford is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 2 million birds per week. There are over 1500 talented people employed at our Hereford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods. We’ve recently invested £1.2 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.