Production Operative Yazor Road

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

Job summary

A leading food production company based in Hereford is searching for Production Operatives to join their dynamic team. No prior experience is required as full training is provided. The role involves weighing, packing, labelling, and manual handling of products in a fast-paced environment. A minimum weekly earning of £505 is guaranteed, along with various benefits including additional shift allowances and subsidised meals. Apply now for a secure position in a state-of-the-art facility!

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Additional £0.42 shift allowance

28 days holiday allowance

Paid weekly

Opportunities for overtime

Bonus for referrals

Subsidised staff canteen

Staff shop with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Weighing, assembling and packing products ready for despatch.
• Labelling and grading of products.
• Manual handling of equipment and products up to 20kg.

Skills

Good level of English

Basic numeracy skills

Ability to work well in a team

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude to tasks

Job description

About the Role

Do you want to earn a minimum of £505 per week? We’re looking for Production Operatives to join our team based at our Yazor site in Hereford! No experience necessary, full training is provided!

Benefits of Working for Avara Foods

• £12.21 per hour
• Additional £0.42 shift allowance per hour
• 28 days holiday allowance (for a full year)
• Paid weekly
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Earn a minimum of £505 per week
• Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us* (Ts & Cs apply)
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme

Working Hours: 40 hours per week rotational shift pattern 05:00-14:00 / 14:00-23:00 Monday to Friday rotational shift pattern.

About the Role

So 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.

Duties

• Weighing, assembling and packing products ready for despatch.
• Labelling and grading of products.
• Manual handling which can include lifting equipment and products up to 20kg.

What We’re Looking For

• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills.
• 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.
• Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.

Who We Are, and What 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.

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!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.