Technical Operative

Avara Foods; Brackley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a Technical Operative for their production team in Caistor. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £14.24, additional shift allowances, guaranteed hours, and a supportive work environment with training from day one. Responsibilities include monitoring machinery and reporting issues to ensure smooth production.

Benefits

£2.00 per hour shift allowance

Guaranteed hours

Opportunity for overtime

Employee discounts and wellbeing resources

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development

Qualifications

• Good understanding of English and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Experience within food production would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Performing start up and close down procedures.
• Minimising downtime of equipment and reporting data.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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Do you want to earn a minimum of £14.24 per hour? We are looking for a Technical Operative to join our production team at our site based in Caistor, North Lincolnshire.

As a Technical Operative you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contributions and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build you long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that, amongst other things, include the following.

About the Role:

Technical Operative

Do you want to earn a minimum of £14.24 per hour? We are looking for a Technical Operative to join our production team at our site based in Caistor, North Lincolnshire.

As a Technical Operative you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contributions and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build you long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that, amongst other things, include the following.

What’s in it for you?

£14.24 per hour

Additional £2.00 per hour shift allowance for hours between 18:00 - 06:00 and all hours at weekends.

Guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime.

Opportunity to earn £100 if you successfully refer and friend or family member. (T&Cs apply)

Employee benefits include, staff sales, discounts, shopping perks and wellbeing resources.

Cycle to work scheme.

Training and development from day one.

Working Hours:

We are looking to fill roles across two seperate shifts. Shift 1:Monday - Friday 07:00 - 16:00 Shift 2:Tuesday - Saturday 07:00 - 16:00 Purpose of the role

As a member of the Production Team, a Technical Operative undertakes machine interventions and first line trouble shooting to ensure machinery is running smoothly. You’ll help make sure that the production plan runs smoothly and any issues are reported promptly.

Key responsibilities include:

Performing start up and close down procedures.

Minimising downtime of equipment through the correct start up and changeover of lines.

Reporting live data to Engineering and site managers.

Helping identify and implementing workplace improvements.

Monitoring and maintaining stock levels.

Carry out Production Operative duties when required to keep the line running efficiently.

What we are looking for:

A good understanding of English and numeracy skills.

The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to work tasks.

Experience within food production would be an advantage but not essential as all training is 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. After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer to discuss your application. There'll also be the chance to ask us any questions you may have about the role.