Security Operative

Do you want to earn a minimum of £13.06 per hour? We’re looking for a Security Operative to join our team at our Hollybank site in Scropton, Derbyshire.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Security 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 careers with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:

• £13.06 per hour
• Additional £2.00 per hour for hours between 18:00 – 06:00 and all day weekends.
• Guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime.
• Opportunity to earn £500 if you successfully refer a friend or family member (T&Cs apply)
• Staff sales at discounted prices.
• Training and development opportunities from day one.
• 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.

• Control of all visiting vehicles to site.
• Co-ordinating any emergency communications at the gatehouse.
• Monitoring CCTV systems to help identify and risks or potential issues.
• Perimeter patrols to ensure Avara asset protection.
• Issuing & receiving driver paperwork to be collected by other departments.
• Maintaining security log books and reporting of any incidents.
• Diverting or redirecting telephone calls in the absence of site reception staff.

What we are looking for:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to work alone.
• Able to work with confidential information.
• Previous security experience would be beneficial but not essential.

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 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 a Resourcing Officer 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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Security Operative

What’s in it for you?

• £13.06 per hour
• Additional £2.00 per hour for hours between 18:00 – 06:00 and all day weekends.
• Guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime.
• Training and development opportunities from day one.

  Working Hours:

  4 on 4 off shift pattern.

  06:00 – 18:00

  Purpose of the role:
  
  As a part of the Security team you will play a key role in ensuring safe and secure access to the site for all vehicles and visitors.

  
  Your key responsibilities will include:
  
  

• Control of all visiting vehicles to site.
• Co-ordinating any emergency communications at the gatehouse.
• Monitoring CCTV systems to help identify and risks or potential issues.
• Perimeter patrols to ensure Avara asset protection.
• Issuing & receiving driver paperwork to be collected by other departments.
• Maintaining security log books and reporting of any incidents.
• Diverting or redirecting telephone calls in the absence of site reception staff.

What we are looking for:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to work alone.
• Able to work with confidential information.
• Previous security experience would be beneficial but not essential.

To apply, visit the Avara Foods website here: https://careers.avarafoods.co.uk/vacancies/5369/despatch-operative.html

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