Technical Operative

Avara Foods Ltd; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Technical Operative to join its production team in Caistor, providing a secure and supportive environment. The role involves machine troubleshooting, ensuring production efficiency, and offers comprehensive training with competitive pay and additional benefits.

Benefits

Shift allowance for evening and weekend hours

Guaranteed hours and overtime opportunities

Employee discounts and shopping perks

Cycle to work scheme

Continuous training and development

Responsibilities

• 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 implement workplace improvements.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels.
• Carrying out Production Operative duties when required.

Skills

Good understanding of English

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Job description

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.

What happens after you apply for this role?

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.

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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