At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and troubleshoot machinery in a fast-paced food production environment.
- Company: Join Avara Foods, a leading UK food business with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn £14.89 per hour plus shift allowances, bonuses, and health perks.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic workplace with guaranteed hours and overtime options.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with comprehensive training and real opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: Basic English and numeracy skills; teamwork and attention to detail are key.
The predicted salary is between 14.89 - 14.89 £ per hour.
Do you want to earn a minimum of £14.89 per hour? We’re looking for Machine Minders to join our team at our site in Caistor, North Lincolnshire.
The benefits of working for Avara Foods include:
- £14.89 per hour.
- Additional £2.00 per hour shift allowance after 18:00 and on weekends.
- Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime.
- Earn £100 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us. (T&Cs apply)
- Company life assurance scheme.
- Staff sales at hugely discounted prices.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to our Employee Benefit 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: A 4o4o shift pattern. 05:30 - 18:00.
As a Machine Minder, you’ll be undertaking machine interventions and first line troubleshooting to ensure machinery is running smoothly. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing start up and close down procedures.
- Minimising downtime of equipment through the correct start up and change over of lines.
- Reporting live data to Engineering and Production teams.
- Helping identify and implement workplace improvements.
- Monitoring and maintaining stock levels.
- Carrying out Production Operative duties when required to keep the line running efficiently.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- A good understanding of English and 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 environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
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 and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Machine Minder in Caistor employer: Avara Foods Ltd
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