Feed Mill Quality & Operations Technician

Avara Foods Limited; Westbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a Technical Operative at Westbury Mill. You will support manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality and production standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

Role involves an intensive milling setting, sample testing, paperwork, stock monitoring and coordination with raw materials/transport teams to optimise runs. Full training provided; prior manufacturing experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• First Aid training.
• Forklift licence.
• HACCP Level 2.
• Basic Health & Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test samples to ensure feed meets nutritional and quality standards
• Complete production paperwork and maintain full traceability records
• Monitor stock levels to maximise efficiency and control costs
• Minimise downtime and ensure effective use of production time
• Liaise with raw material and transport teams to optimise production runs
• Conduct daily PDI checks and monitor feed quality
• Handle supplement bags up to 26kg when required
• Ensure the mill operates safely and compliantly
• Maintain cleaning schedules and hygiene standards
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Biosecurity procedures
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents
• Carry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role

Skills

Manufacturing processes understanding

First Aid training

Forklift licence

Health & Safety knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a Technical Operative at Westbury Mill. You will support manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality and production standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

Role involves an intensive milling setting, sample testing, paperwork, stock monitoring and coordination with raw materials/transport teams to optimise runs. Full training provided; prior manufacturing experience is advantageous.