Despatch Operative (Palletising)

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Telford is seeking a Despatch Operative to ensure timely and accurate order deliveries. This role is suitable for candidates with warehouse experience or those seeking a career change. Responsibilities include scanning, wrapping, and quality checks, with training and development provided. Competitive pay starts at £12.71 per hour plus bonuses for night shifts.

Benefits

£12.71 per hour

Subsidised staff canteen

Free on-site parking

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.
• FLT Licences are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Scanning, wrapping, and palletising products.
• Performing final quality checks on products.
• Using electric pallet/pump trucks.
• Recording and rotating chilled food products.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

FLT Licences (Counterbalance or Reach Truck)

Job description

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 to customer door, offering a range of careers across various functions. We operate major processing sites across England and Wales, with an agricultural network of over 350 farms 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. Employing over 1,200 talented people, we deliver high-quality products and are a trusted leader in fresh foods. Recently, we 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 a Despatch Operative to join our team!

About The Role

As a Despatch Operative in our Logistics team, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive the correct orders on time and to the high standards they expect. We offer training and development opportunities along clear progression pathways. This role is ideal for someone with warehouse experience looking to develop further or someone seeking a career change.

The Day To Day Role Will Involve

• Scanning, wrapping, and palletising products
• Performing final quality checks on products
• Using electric pallet/pump trucks
• Recording and rotating chilled food products

What can we offer you?

• £12.71 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 £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us* (T's & C's apply)

Working hours

Sunday-Thursday, 21:30-06:30, 2 weekly shifts

What are we looking for?

• 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
• FLT Licences (Counterbalance or Reach Truck, etc.) are desirable but not essential