Despatch Operative (Palletising)

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Telford seeks a Despatch Operative to ensure timely and accurate order deliveries. Responsibilities include scanning, wrapping, and palletizing products while performing quality checks. Ideal candidates should work well in teams and show attention to detail, though all necessary training will be provided. The role offers competitive pay at £12.71 per hour, alongside opportunities for overtime and personal development. Regular working hours are Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 16:00, with additional shifts available.

Benefits

£12.71 per hour

Training and development

Subsidised staff canteen

Free on-site parking

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Scan, wrap, and palletize products.
• Perform final quality checks on products.
• Use electric pallet/pump trucks.
• Record and rotate chilled food products.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Electric pallet/pump trucks

Job description

About the Role

Who are we, and what do we do? We 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 Telford site

Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford 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 £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

Despatch Operative

Joining our Logistics team as an Operative in Despatch you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers get the correct orders on time and at the same high quality they have come to expect. You will be given the opportunity to train and develop throughout our clear progression pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Warehouse experience but wants to develop it further, or someone who just fancies a change in direction!

The day to day role will involve:

• Scanning, wrapping and palletising products.
• Performing final quality checks on products.
• Using electric pallet/pump trucks.
• Recording and rotating chilled food products.

What can we offer you?

• £12.71 per hour (paid weekly) + £2.00 UNS for hours worked between 18:00 and 06:00
• Training and development from day one, secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free on‑site parking
• Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us*
  *T's & C's apply

Working hours

Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00 / Sunday-Thursday 21:30-06:30 (rotating every 2 weeks)

What are we looking for?

• 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