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 Dudley site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Dudley, West Midlands, is a ready to cook site where value is added to the products by adding spices and other seasonings. Production capacity increases during the summer months at Dudley, as the demand for seasonal products such as barbeque food rises.
Our Dudley site employs approximately 400 talented individuals, who help to supply some of the UK’s largest supermarkets and popular restaurants!
About the Role:
Are you passionate about Engineering? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in Engineering?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team, based at our Dudley site.
The role is factory based, 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. As an Engineer you’ll be working Monday to Friday 15:30 to 00:00.
What will you be doing as an Engineer at Avara?
As a Level 2 Multi Skilled Engineer, you will be a key player in ensuring the consistent smooth running of the factory machinery including planned maintenance and reactive repairs, in more than one area of the factory, building experience and knowledge of specific manufacturing machinery.
What will your key responsibilities as an Engineer include?
What you’ll need to be successful:
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As an Engineer 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:
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 Dudley 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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Are you looking for a new challenge at Avara Foods? Would you like to join the Engineering department as a Lead Engineer?
About the role
As a Level 2 Multi Skilled Engineer, you will be a key player in ensuring the consistent smooth running of the factory machinery including planned maintenance and reactive repairs, in more than one area of the factory, building experience and knowledge of specific manufacturing machinery.
What will your key responsibilities as Lead Engineer include?
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 15:30 to 00:00
Benefits
Competitive salary of £30,033.17 per annum plus £7,238.40 shift allowance per annum
Generous annual leave allowance,
Similar to your current role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop with us in line with career aspirations through personal development
What do I need to be successful?
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.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.