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.
About the Role:
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Sustainability across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Graduate/Apprentice to join our Sustainability Team.
There is the opportunity for the role to be undertaken as a Level 4 Apprenticeship as a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner.
We are at the beginning of our Sustainability journey and, while we have made significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), we are now in the process of identifying and broadening our environmental sustainability programme and KPIs for the next 15 years. We are looking for an individual whose role will consist of data management and reporting of our sustainability data.
For the right applicant, there will be opportunities for further development in line with their future career aspirations.
As a Sustainability Apprentice you’ll be working Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
What will you be doing as a Sustainability Apprentice at Avara?
As a Sustainability Apprentice you will be working with the Sustainability Team and be responsible for managing sustainability data with reporting requirements to fulfil both internally and externally. The role will also support the development and application of sustainability assessment tools to improve the management and reduction of carbon, waste, water and raw materials.
What will your key responsibilities as a Sustainability Apprentice include?
What you’ll need to be successful:
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As a Sustainability Apprentice 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 our Resourcing Team Lead, 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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