Team Leader

Avara Foods Ltd; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food business is seeking a Team Leader for the Production team in Derbyshire. You will support training, ensure product quality, and report KPI data. Ideal candidates should have good English skills, attention to detail, and a flexible attitude; production experience is a plus. This position offers competitive pay and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£16.70 per hour

Guaranteed hours and overtime opportunities

Referral scheme of £500

Company life assurance

Staff sales at discounted prices

Unlimited remote GP appointments and mental health sessions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing training for all staff in your team, including new starters.
• Ensure product is correctly processed and prepared.
• Regularly report KPI data.
• Escalate issues to management timely.
• Conduct product checks for safe cutting temperatures.
• Minimise equipment downtime by ensuring proper setups.
• Perform production duties when required.

Skills

Good level of English

Basic numeracy skills

Teamwork and communication

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Job description

Overview

Do you want to earn a minimum of £16.70 per hour? We’re looking for a Team Leader to join the Production team at our site in Scropton, Derbyshire.

Benefits

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Team Leader 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. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include:

• £16.70 per hour.
• A Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime.
• Overtime paid at £25.05 per hour.
• Referral scheme of £500 per successful referral (T&Cs Apply)
• Company life assurance scheme.
• Staff sales at discounted prices.
• Access to our Employee Benefits 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

Monday – Friday 06:00 – 15:00

There may be occasions when you will be required to stay later to ensure tasks are completed.

About the role

As a Team Leader in the Primary department you will support the Section Managers in managing the intake, processing and grading of turkeys in order to meet the departments KPIs. You’ll be working in a fast paced, dynamic FMCG environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the on-going training for all staff in your team including new starters and agency.
• Ensuring product is correctly processed and prepared.
• Regularly reporting KPI data.
• Escalating issues to management in a timely manner.
• Conducting product checks to ensure safe cutting temperatures and product integrity.
• Minimising downtime of equipment by checking proper set up and changeover processes are followed.
• Performing production duties on the line when required to facilitate rotation, breaks and training.

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

Who we are, and what 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

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be the chance for you to ask 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!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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