Production Operative Yazor Road

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food business is seeking Production Operatives for their fast-paced manufacturing site in Hereford. No experience is necessary, as full training will be provided. You’ll be involved in weighing, packing, and labeling products, working within a team. The role offers a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for additional earnings and a secure contract. Ideal candidates will have good English skills and the ability to pay attention to detail.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Additional £0.42 shift allowance per hour

28 days holiday allowance

Paid Weekly

Secure contract with guaranteed hours

Opportunities for overtime

Subsidised staff canteen

Staff shop with discounted prices

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training provided.
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Weighing, assembling and packing products ready for despatch.
• Labelling and grading of products.
• Manual handling which may include lifting equipment and products up to 20kg.

Skills

Good level of English

Basic numeracy skills

Ability to work well within a team

Good attention to detail

Flexible attitude to tasks

Job description

About the Role

Do you want to earn a minimum of £505 per week? We’re looking for Production Operatives to join our team based at our Yazor site in Hereford! No experience necessary, full training is provided! As production operative you’ll be involved in the production and packaging of raw food products.

The Benefits

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

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