Production Operative

AVARA FOODS LIMITED; Scropton; On-site; GBP 4,700 - 5,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.02 hourly

Part-time contract

Weekly pay £91+

Referral bonus £500

Life assurance

Staff discount

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

AVARA FOODS LIMITED in Scropton, Derbyshire, is hiring a Production Operative for the Butchery team on a part-time, 1 day per week schedule. You will trim, prepare and portion turkey products, weigh, pack and label orders in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

No prior knife skills required as full training is provided; good English and numeracy are essential. The role offers training, a supportive team, and benefits including a weekly minimum and an employee benefits scheme.

Qualifications

• Good level of English and basic numeracy.
• Experience in production/manufacturing is desirable but not essential.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Trim, prepare and butcher turkey portions.
• Weigh, assemble and pack products for despatch.
• Label and grade products.
• Handle lifting equipment up to 20kg.
• Work in a noisy, refrigerated environment.
• Communicate effectively within a team.

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Butchery skills

Job description

Do you want to earn a minimum of £13.02 per hour? We're looking for a Production Operative to join the Butchery team at our Hollybank Site in Scropton, Derbyshire on a part time basis, 1 day per week., As Production Operative you'll be part of the Butchery Team, checking, preparing and packing Turkey portions, products and whole birds. 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.

• Using a knife to trim, prepare and butcher turkey portions.
• Ensuring products are created to the relevant customer standards.
• 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. 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
• Previous knife/butchery skills would be advantageous.
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

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 an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

As a Production Operative you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us.

Benefits

• £13.02 per hour
• Part time ongoing contract.
• Earn a minimum of £91 per week
• Earn £500 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us. (T&Cs apply)
• Company life assurance scheme.
• Staff sales offering discounted products.
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.

Working Hours Tuesday, 06:00 - Finish. Finish times are usually around 15:00 but can vary due to production plans. Minimum 7 hours pay per shift.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.