Despatch Operative 4o4o

Avara Foods Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business is seeking a Despatch Operative in Shrewsbury to ensure timely and quality orders for customers. The role involves scanning, wrapping, and quality checking products, with training provided for those new to the industry. Competitive pay rates starting at £12.71 per hour and attractive benefits such as a subsidised staff canteen and guaranteed hours are offered.

Benefits

Subsidised staff canteen

Free on-site parking

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• FLT Licences (Counterbalance or Reach Truck etc.) desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks.
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Scanning, wrapping, and palletising products.
• Performing final quality checks on products.
• Using electric pallet trucks, counterbalance, and reach vehicles.
• Ensuring paperwork and delivery orders are completed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Flexible Attitude

Tools

Electric Pallet Trucks

Counterbalance Forklift

Reach Truck

Job description

About the Role:

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 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 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 Telford site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford 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 £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

We’re looking for Despatch Operatives to join our team!

About the role

Joining our Logistics team as an Operative in Despatch, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers get the correct orders on time and at the same high quality they have come to expect. You will be given the opportunity to train and develop throughout our clear progression pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with warehouse experience who wants to develop it further, or someone seeking a change in direction!

The day-to-day role will involve:

• Scanning, wrapping, and palletising products.
• Performing final quality checks on products.
• Using electric pallet trucks, counterbalance, and reach vehicles.
• Recording and rotating chilled food products.
• Ensuring paperwork and delivery orders are completed and recorded.

What can we offer you?

• £12.71-£13.10 per hour (paid weekly) + £2.00 UNS for hours worked between 18:00 and 06:00
• Training and development from day one, secure contract, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for overtime
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Earn a minimum of £414 per week, based on a 3-day or 4-day week, or £480 for Monday - Friday
• Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us*
  *T's & C's apply

Working hours

4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights, 06:00 - 18:00 and 18:00 - 06:30

What are we looking for?

• FLT Licences (Counterbalance or Reach Truck etc.) (Desirable but not essential)
• 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