Technical Operative

Avara Foods Ltd.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd. is seeking a Technical Operative for Banbury Mill. You will join a team that operates and manages manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, hygiene and production standards are consistently achieved.

Working in a fast-paced animal feed environment, you will help meet physical and nutritional specifications while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• First Aid training beneficial.
• Forklift licence advantageous.
• HACCP Level 2 preferred.
• Basic Health & Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test samples to ensure feed meets nutritional and quality standards.
• Complete production paperwork and maintain full traceability records.
• Monitor stock levels in bins to maximise efficiency and control costs.
• Liaise with raw material and transport teams to optimise production runs.
• Monitor physical feed quality and conduct daily PDI checks.
• Ensure the mill operates safely and compliantly 24/7.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

First Aid

Forklift licence

HACCP Level 2

Health & Safety

Job description

A little about us:

We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.

About The Role

A little about us

We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.

Technical Operative

Location: Banbury Mill

Salary: £35,450 + Shift Premium £7,55

Hours: 42 hours per week - 4 on 4 off shift pattern (includes weekends)

Shift Pattern

4o4o rotating days and nights. 06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00

The Role

We are looking for a Technical Operative to join our team at Banbury Mill. Working alongside the Control Room Lead, you will help operate and manage manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, hygiene, and production standards are consistently achieved.

This is a key role within a fast-paced animal feed manufacturing environment, ensuring agreed physical and nutritional specifications are met while maintaining operational efficiency.

Operating Environment

• Intensive milling environment (noisy and dusty at times)
• Processing raw materials into Animal Feed
• Primarily control room based, but will navigate the mill environment to ensure successful and compliant operations

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and test samples to ensure feed meets nutritional and quality standards
• Complete production paperwork and maintain full traceability records
• Monitor stock levels in bins to maximise efficiency and control costs
• Minimise downtime and ensure efficient use of production timeLiaise with raw material and transport teams to optimise production runs
• Monitor physical feed quality and conduct daily PDI checks
• Handle supplement bags up to 26kg when required
• Ensure the mill operates safely and compliantly 24/7
• Maintain cleaning schedules and hygiene standards
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Biosecurity procedures
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents in line with company policy
• Promote company values and maintain confidentiality
• Carry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role

What We’re Looking For

Full training will be provided. However, the following would be advantageous:

Skills & Experience (Desirable)

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• First Aid training
• Forklift licence
• HACCP Level 2
• Basic Health & Safety knowledge

Personal Attributes

• Positive, collaborative, and inclusive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Safety-conscious and proactive approach

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at 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,

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

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.