Production Operative - Part Time

Avara Foods; Hatton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time contract

Staff discounts

Life assurance

Employee benefits

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a Production Operative for the Butchery team at the Hollybank Site in Scropton, Derbyshire. The role is part-time, 1 day per week, with a minimum hourly rate of £13.02.

You will work in a fast-paced FMCG environment, handling turkey portions, weighing, labelling and packing for dispatch. Training will be provided; previous knife/butchery skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills.
• Previous knife/butchery skills would be advantageous.
• Experience in production/manufacturing is desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Using a knife to trim, prepare and butcher turkey portions.
• Weighing, assembling and packing products ready for despatch.
• Labelling and grading of products.
• Manual handling which can include lifting up to 20kg.

Skills

Good English

Numeracy

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.

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

As a Production Operative you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

Benefits

• £13.02 per hour
• Part time on going 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.

About The Role

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.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• 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

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

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by the Resourcing Team, 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.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.