Production Operative

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

Job summary

A leading UK food supplier is seeking a Part Time Production Operative to work at their site in Derbyshire. The role involves preparing turkeys for production, including checking quality and managing offal removal. Candidates will earn at least £14.54 per hour and receive comprehensive training and benefits such as a secure contract and opportunities for overtime. Ideal for those who are team players with good attention to detail. Apply today for a dynamic work environment!

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Discounted staff sales

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Benefits Scheme including remote GP appointments

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks.
• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Checking and grading bird quality.
• Lifting and handling whole turkeys up to 20kg.
• Investigating carcasses for signs of disease.
• Unloading product into fridges.
• Removing feathers and offal from carcasses.
• Achieving quality standards for preparation.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Basic numeracy

Job description

About the Role

Do you want to earn a minimum of £14.54 per hour? We're looking for a Part Time Production Operative to join the team at our Hollybank site in Scropton, Derbyshire.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods

As a Production Operative you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

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, among other things, include the following:

• £14.54 per hour.
• A secure contract and opportunities for overtime.
• Company life assurance scheme.
• Staff sales at discounted prices.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to our Employee Benefits 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 and discounts on weekly costs.

Working Hours

As part of a job share.

Thursday and Friday 06:00 – Finish.

About the role

As a member of the Primary department you will be instrumental in starting the production process. The job will involve preparing turkeys and turkey products for the rest of the factory, through removing offal and feathers, quality checking and grading the whole birds.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Checking and grading bird quality.
• Lifting, handling, trussing and storing of whole turkeys up to 20kg.
• Investigating and examining carcasses for signs of disease.
• Unloading product from the production line into fridges.
• Removal of feathers, organs and offal from carcasses.
• Achieving quality standards relating to temperature, grading, wrapping and preparation.

What you'll need to be successful:

• The ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks.
• A good level of English and basic numeracy skills.
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as 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. 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.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by the Resourcing Team to discuss your application and CV further. There will 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!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.