Production Operative - Post Chill

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Postchill Operative for their Hereford site, offering a competitive hourly rate and full training. Responsibilities include production and packaging in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on hygiene standards. Candidates should have good English and basic numeracy skills, with teamwork and attention to detail being essential.

Benefits

224 days holiday allowance

Paid weekly

Secure contract with guaranteed hours

Overtime opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Staff shop with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Attention to detail and flexibility required.
• Experience in production/manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Weighing and labeling products in steel bins.
• Operating pallet trucks safely.
• Transporting products to dispatch.
• Manual handling, including lifting up to 20kg.

Skills

Good English

Basic numeracy skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

About the Role:

Do you want to earn a minimum of £550 per week? We’re recruiting for a Postchill Operative to join our team at the Hereford site in Herefordshire.

No experience necessary; full training will be provided!

Benefits of working for Avara Foods:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.02 plus £0.75 extra
• 224 days holiday allowance (full year)
• Paid weekly
• Secure contract with guaranteed hours and overtime opportunities
• Refer a friend or family member and earn £250* for each successful referral
• Subsidised staff canteen with hot food
• Staff shop and sales at discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme

*Ts & Cs apply

Working Hours:

40 hours per week; Week 1 – 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday; Week 2 – 15:45 to 00:45 Sunday and 16:30 to 01:30 Monday to Thursday (J&F)

About the role:

As a production operative in Post Chill, you’ll be involved in the production and packaging of raw food products in a fast-paced, noisy, and refrigerated environment. Hygiene standards are critical.

Responsibilities include:

• Weighing and labeling products in steel bins, ensuring they are sealed and covered
• Operating pallet trucks safely
• Transporting products to dispatch
• Manual handling, including lifting up to 20kg

What are we looking for?

• Good English and basic numeracy skills
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
• Attention to detail and flexibility
• Experience in production/manufacturing is desirable but not essential

Who are we?

Avara Foods is a leading UK food business supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and restaurants. We manage our entire supply chain from farms to the customer door, with major processing sites across England and Wales and over 350 farms.

Our Hereford site is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 2 million birds weekly, employing over 1500 staff, and investing heavily in technology and equipment.

Next steps:

After applying, a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site will contact you to discuss your application and answer any questions. Please note, due to Bird Welfare, owning avian pets or poultry is not permitted.

We are committed to equal opportunities.