Despatch Operative Nights

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About The Role

3 month FTC Cover from June – August

We’re looking for Despatch Operatives to join our Despatch team based at our site at Yazor Road in Hereford!

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

As a member of the Despatch Nights team, you’ll help to ensure our products reach the correct customer and continue the high quality expected of Avara Foods.

Benefits

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 include:

• £12.50 per hour plus an additional £1.65 shift allowance per hour
• Paid Weekly
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for overtime
• 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

36.67 hours per week

Monday to Friday 2200-0600

About The Role

The Despatch operative will be responsible for the smooth transition of our product from production lines, ensuring availability for outloads.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Operating pedestrian pallet trucks, scanning product to ensure it is sent to the correct customer, and loading delivery lorries with the correct product.
• Manual handling which may include lifting equipment and products up to 20kg.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using manual handling equipment.
• Being fully aware of all required safety equipment needed to perform tasks and how to use it.
• Carrying out all duties in line with training, food safety, and health and safety guidance.

What We Are Looking For

• Good communication and numeracy skills – essential.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacturing would be desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role or in the food manufacturing industry would be advantageous.
• A basic food hygiene certificate, a battery-operated truck license, or manual handling training would be desirable.
• Effective organisation & time management skills.
• Full training will be provided.

About Us

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 major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factories to customers, offering careers across various functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms.

Our Hereford Site

Our advanced manufacturing site in Hereford processes up to 2 million birds weekly. Employing over 1500 talented individuals, it is one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK, with recent investments of £1.2 million in technology and equipment.

Next Steps

After applying, you’ll be contacted by a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site to discuss your application and CV. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment with talented people committed to delivering great results, apply today!

Due to Bird Welfare, owning any Avian Pets or Poultry is not permitted.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food Production

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Locations and posting dates: Hereford, Worcester, Great Malvern, Gloucester, Cradley, with respective posting times.

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