All Locations:
Banbury
All Departments:
Agriculture
Display Salary:
40583.69
Contract Type:
Permanent
About the Role:

Feedmill Production Operative
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £40,583.69 per annum
Hours: Rotating shifts – 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00


Join one of the UK’s largest food businesses

As one of the UK’s leading food producers, Avara Foods plays a vital role in keeping the nation fed. With ambitious growth plans, we’re continually investing in our facilities and our people — providing opportunities to learn, develop, and build a rewarding career.

We’re looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join our team as Feedmill Production Operatives at our Banbury Feedmill.


What’s in it for you
  • Competitive salary of £40,583.69 per annum

  • Opportunities for overtime

  • Full training and ongoing development from day one

  • Be part of a supportive and safety-focused team


About the role

As a Feedmill Production Operative, you’ll work alongside the Shift Leader to ensure the smooth running of feed manufacturing and production. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and hygiene while ensuring feed is produced to meet our nutritional and physical standards.


Key responsibilities
  • Operate production processes in line with feed specifications, quality, and HSE guidelines

  • Complete daily paperwork and use the DSL computer system

  • Report any issues promptly and monitor pest control measures

  • Carry out stock checks and maintain accurate records

  • Uphold housekeeping and hygiene standards (e.g. cleaning silos, coolers, pits)

  • Operate forklift trucks and site vehicles as required


What we’re looking for
  • Good level of English and basic numeracy skills

  • Team player with strong communication skills

  • High attention to detail and a flexible, proactive attitude

  • Experience in a production or manufacturing environment (desirable but not essential)

  • Forklift licence (desirable)

  • HACCP Level 2 and First Aid training (desirable)


About us

Avara Foods supplies chicken and turkey to the UK’s most popular supermarkets and restaurants. As a fully integrated business, we manage every stage of the process - from feed mills and farms to hatcheries, factories, and logistics - employing more than 7,000 people nationwide.


If you’re ready to work alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Please note: Due to bird welfare, it’s essential that you do not own any avian pets or poultry.

Avara Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.