Raw Material and Packaging Specification Technologist

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 Brackley site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Brackley, is one of our main processing facilities with over 700 talented people helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We’ve recently invested £11 million in advanced technology and colleague amenities, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about Technical? Looking for a new challenge?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to accurate customer specifications and adhering to legislative standards across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Raw Material and Packaging Specification Technologist to join our Technical Team, based at our Brackley site.

The role is Hybrid and you will be based from one of our Midlands sites (ie. Brackley). Working hours will be Monday to Friday 08.00 – 17.00.

What will you be doing as a Raw Material and Packaging Specification Technologist at Avara?

As a Raw Material and Packaging Specification Technologist, you’ll ensure legal compliance and adherence to customer policies through the completion and approval of ingredient and packaging specifications.

What will your key responsibilities as a Raw Material and Packaging Specification Technologist include?

• Initiate and coordinate raw material and packaging specification completion process with suppliers
• Approve completed supplier specifications
• Input information received from suppliers into Recipe Professor system (database).
• Work closely with NPD to integrate with NPD process to ensure successful product launches
• Work closely with Procurement ensure all new ingredients and packaging specs are completed
• Raise Oracle codes for all new ingredients and non-printed packaging items
• Maintenance of live ingredient & packaging list, Oracle code master list, annual gluten free analysis certification
• Internal liaison and support for Site Technical in external audits for raw material & packaging specifications
• Provide support with artwork approval where required
• Provide cover for Specifications Technologists during periods of absence and holiday

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Food related Further Education qualification
• Experience of approving raw material specifications with knowledge of food labelling regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst being able to organise workload to achieve key deadlines.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels

Desirable

• Food related HND
• Food labelling qualification

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Raw Material and Packaging Specification Technologist 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 amongst other things, include the following:

• From £32,000 per annum
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
• Straight forward pension contribution of 5%
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit 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 & discounts on weekly costs.

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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 Brackley 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.

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