Weekend Hygiene Operative GSR

Avara Foods; Hereford; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13.67

Shift allowance £1.71/hr

Paid weekly

Guaranteed hours + overtime

Refer-a-friend £250

Staff canteen

Staff shop

Cycle to work

Job summary

Avara Foods is hiring Weekend Hygiene Operatives for the Hereford site in Herefordshire. You will join the Hygiene team to maintain high hygiene standards, with full training provided and supervision by a Team Leader. The role requires good English, basic numeracy, and teamwork.

Shifts are weekend-based, with a structured schedule and potential overtime. Avara Foods emphasises safety, quality, and a strong collaborative working environment as part of its fit-for-purpose manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Achieve hygiene targets for the Hygiene team and adhere to health and safety rules.
• Handle and operate hygiene-related processes and equipment.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HSE guidelines.
• Follow instructions from Team Leader/Management.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Numeracy

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to earn a minimum of £225 per week? We’re recruiting for Weekend Hygiene Operatives to join the team at our site in Hereford, Herefordshire!

No experience necessary, full training is provided!

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

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 the following:

• £13.67 per hour
• Additional £1.71 shift allowance per hour
• Paid Weekly
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Earn a minimum of £218 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

Sat 11:00-19:00/ Sun 21:00-0500

About The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will play an instrumental part in achieving the required hygiene standards with the Hygiene team for Avara Foods. You will adhere to health and safety at all times and follow all tasks in line with food safety rules.

Duties Include

• Understanding and attainment of both individual and department targets.
• Awareness of the usage of material and energy sources.
• Co-operate in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards.
• Manual handling of plant and equipment
• Isolation of plant and machinery
• To meet housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team.
• Compliance with food safety and HSE guidelines
• To carry out instructions as given to you by your Team Leader/Management

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,

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.

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