Despatch Operative 3on 2off

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking Despatch Operatives for their Hereford site. No experience is necessary as full training is provided. Responsibilities include operating equipment, ensuring product availability, and maintaining safety standards. Desired qualifications include effective communication, numeracy, and experience in food manufacturing. This role offers a competitive pay rate starting at £12.65 per hour plus benefits, including subsidized meals and guaranteed hours. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

£12.65 per hour plus £1.23 shift allowance

Paid weekly

Secure contract with guaranteed hours

Minimum earnings of £534 per week

Referral bonus of £250

Subsidised staff canteen

Staff shop with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good level of communication and numeracy is essential.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacturing is desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• A basic food hygiene certificate is desirable.
• Effective organization and time management skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate pedestrian pallet trucks and scan products.
• Load delivery lorries with the correct products.
• Manual handling of products up to 20kg.
• Ensure safety measures are understood and followed.
• Follow food safety and health guidelines.

Skills

Good communication skills

Numeracy skills

Effective organization

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacturing

Basic food hygiene certificate

Tools

Pedestrian pallet truck license

Manual handling training

Job description

About the Role

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

No experience necessary, full training is provided!

The Benefits of Working for Avara Foods

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

• £12.65 per hour plus additional £1.23 shift allowance per hour
• Paid Weekly
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Earn a minimum of £ 534 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

38.50 hours per week

0700-1900/1900-0700

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.
• Be fully aware of all the required safety equipment needed to perform his/her tasks and how equipment should be used.
• Carrying out all duties in line with training, food safety and health and safety guidance

What we are looking for

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

*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, apply today!

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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