Team Leader - Despatch

Do you want to earn a minimum of £15.09 per hour? We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Despatch team at our Hollybank site in Scropton, Near Hatton.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Team Leader 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:

• £15.09 Per hour
• Additional £2.00 per hour shift allowance for normal weekend hours.
• Secure contract and opportunities for overtime.
• Company life assurance scheme.
• Staff sales at hugely discounted prices.
• Cycle to work 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.

Working hours:

A 4 on 4 off pattern.

06:00 – 18:00

About the role:

 As a Process Leader in Despatch you will support the Despatch Section Manager in managing the outloading process and despatch staff in order to meet the departments KPIs.  

Some of the key responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting the on-going training for all staff in your team including new starters to the department.
• Ensuring product is correctly rotated and despatch to agreed order specifications.
• Regularly reporting KPI data and transport service levels.
• Conducting daily and weekly stock takes.
• Use MHE equipment when required to ensure orders are picked and despatched as expected.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills
• Previous experience leading and motivating a team.
• 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

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.

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. 

INDHP #TheAvaraWay

Process Leader - Despatch

Do you want to earn a minimum of £15.09 per hour? We’re looking for a Process Leader to join our Despatch team at our Hollybank site.

As a Despatch Operative you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

What's in it for you?

• £15.09 Per hour
• Additional £2.00 per hour shift allowance for normal weekend hours.
• Secure contract and opportunities for overtime.

Working hours:

A 4 on 4 off pattern.

06:00 – 18:00

About the role:

As a Process Leader in Despatch you will support the Despatch Section Manager in managing the outloading process and despatch staff in order to meet the departments KPIs.  

Some of the key responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting the on-going training for all staff in your team including new starters to the department.
• Ensuring product is correctly rotated and despatch to agreed order specifications.
• Regularly reporting KPI data and transport service levels.
• Conducting daily and weekly stock takes.
• Use MHE equipment when required to ensure orders are picked and despatched as expected.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills
• Previous experience leading and motivating a team.
• 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

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. 

INDHP #TheAvaraWay