Feed Mill Technician - 4-on/4-off, Safety & Quality

Avara Foods Ltd.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd. is seeking a Technical Operative for Banbury Mill. You will join a team that operates and manages manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, hygiene and production standards are consistently achieved.

Working in a fast-paced animal feed environment, you will help meet physical and nutritional specifications while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• First Aid training beneficial.
• Forklift licence advantageous.
• HACCP Level 2 preferred.
• 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 in bins to maximise efficiency and control costs.
• Liaise with raw material and transport teams to optimise production runs.
• Monitor physical feed quality and conduct daily PDI checks.
• Ensure the mill operates safely and compliantly 24/7.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

First Aid

Forklift licence

HACCP Level 2

Health & Safety

Job description

Avara Foods Ltd. is seeking a Technical Operative for Banbury Mill. You will join a team that operates and manages manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, hygiene and production standards are consistently achieved.

Working in a fast-paced animal feed environment, you will help meet physical and nutritional specifications while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance across shifts.