Production Operative Fixed Term

Avara Foods; Hereford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods seeks Production Operatives for its Hereford facilities, offering a fixed-term contract until August 2025. No prior experience is needed as full training is provided to work in a fast-paced food production environment. Competitive pay starting at £12.21 per hour, along with various benefits such as a shift allowance and a referral bonus for new hires.

Benefits

28 days holiday allowance

Paid Weekly

Secure contract with guaranteed hours

Subsidised staff canteen

Staff shop with discounted prices

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks.
• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Weighing, assembling, and packing products ready for dispatch.
• Labelling and grading of products.
• Manual handling of equipment and products up to 20kg.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Good level of English

Job description

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About The Role

Fixed term contract 15th August 2025

Do you want to earn a minimum of £505 per week? We’re looking for Production Operatives to join our team based at our Grandstand Road or Yazor factory in Hereford!

No experience necessary, full training is provided!

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

As production operative you’ll be involved in the production and packaging of raw food products.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:

• £12.21 per hour
• Additional £0.42 shift allowance per hour
• 28 days holiday allowance ( for a full year )
• Paid Weekly
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Earn a minimum of £505 per week
• Earn £ 250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us*
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ts & Cs apply
  
  

Working Hours

40 hours per week

05:00-14:00 / 14:00-23:00 rotational shift pattern Monday to Friday

About The Role

So 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.

Duties Include

• 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
  
  

What are we looking for?

• 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
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
  
  

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

A Little About Our Hereford Site

Our advanced manufacturing site in Hereford is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 2 million birds per week. There are over 1500 talented people employed at our Hereford 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 £1.2 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

INDHP #TheAvaraWay

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food Production

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