The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
*T’s & C’s apply
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 07:00-16.00
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:
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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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 the Logistics Team in 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.
• Assisting in regular yard checks when necessary.
• Updating system with hours for WTD collation
What you’ll need to be successful:
Working Hours
Monday - Friday 07:00 - 16:00
Benefits
£16.50 per hour (paid weekly),
Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us*,
Similar to your current role, you’ll receive training and development opportunities from day one,
You’ll also benefit from a secure contract, guaranteed hours
*T’s & C’s apply
Please apply for this internal opportunity via our careers website by clicking the ‘apply’ button below, and a member of the Resourcing Team at your site will be in touch with you soon!
Please make sure that you have discussed this internal opportunity with your Line Manager and that you have made them aware of your application.