Technical Shunter

Avara Foods Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is seeking a Technical Shunter to join the team at their Telford site. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of £17.25, plus additional allowances for evening shifts. Candidates must possess a HGV Class 1 Licence and a Forklift Truck Licence. Responsibilities include managing trailer movements, performing inspections, and collaborating with yard operatives. If you're looking for a stable role in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Shift allowance of £1.25

Paid Weekly

Overtime available

Referral bonus of £250

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff canteen

Qualifications

• Possession of a HGV Class 1 Licence is mandatory.
• Forklift Truck Licence required for operations.
• Knowledge of road haulage and transport Health and Safety is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers on and off despatch and intake bays.
• Ensure fridge units' temperature is correct and document controls.
• Liaise with security for parking allocation of LGV traffic.
• Conduct pre-use inspection checks on TUG vehicles.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Forklift Truck Licence

Knowledge of road haulage and transport Health and Safety

Team player

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Role:

Do you want to earn a minimum of £17.25 per hour? We’re looking for a Technical Shunter to join our team at our site in Telford

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

• £17.25 per hour plus shift allowance of £1.25 (between the hours of 18:00 and 06:00)
• Paid Weekly
• Overtime available
• Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us*
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised staff canteen

*T’s & C’s apply

Working Hours

Thursday‑Sunday 06:00-18:30 / Thursday‑Saturday 06:00-18:30

About the role:

As a Technical Shunter 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.

• Movements of trailers on and off despatch and intake bays.
• Following all safe and standard operating procedures to ensure fridge units are set to the right temperature and the relevant controlled documents completed.
• Liaison with security officers to allocating parking bays to all inbound LGV traffic.
• Carrying out pre use inspection checks on TUG vehicle, and refuelling as required.
• Monitoring the trailer fleet by conducting regular yard checks which are documented.
• Supporting the yard operatives in their role by assisting with FLT operations, unloading of trailers, and general yard hygiene to help develop a working environment that welcomes and promotes team work, which will involve manual handling.
• Documented 2 hourly yard check.
• Updating system with hours for WTD collation.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Possession of a HGV Class 1 Licence
• Forklift Truck Licence
• Knowledge of road haulage, operator licence legislation and transport Health and Safety requirements.
• Professional team player who has worked in a busy yard environment.
• Ability to engage with others and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Good organisations skills

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 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.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford 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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