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
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.
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
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.
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
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)
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.