Raw Material Administrator
📍 Location: Tram Inn Mill, Herefordshire
🕒 Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (24 hours/week)
💷 Salary: £26,000 per annum (pro rata)
📝 Contract Type: Permanent
📅 Part time
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 factories and on to our customers – which means our careers span a wide range of roles. With major sites across England and Wales and over 350 farms in our agricultural network, we’re continually growing and innovating.
A little about Tram Inn Mill
Located in the heart of Herefordshire, Tram Inn Mill is one of our busiest and most important feed mills. With a team of around 36 dedicated colleagues, we produce over 8,000 tonnes of feed every week. Tram Inn also serves as a hub for collaboration, hosting training and meetings for teams across our agriculture network.
About the Role
Are you a multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you highly organised and looking for a new challenge?
As a Raw Material Administrator, you’ll support the Raw Materials Manager and help ensure smooth communication and coordination across suppliers, hauliers, and internal departments. You’ll play a key role in maintaining an efficient and compliant feed mill operation.
Key Responsibilities
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Handle daily enquiries into the feed mill via phone or email
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Liaise with suppliers and hauliers to coordinate raw material deliveries
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Input orders and data into internal systems accurately
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Investigate and resolve invoice queries
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Perform general administrative tasks across the department
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Work closely with other internal teams, including the Mill
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Provide support and cover for the Raw Materials Manager when needed
What You’ll Need to Succeed
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Previous experience in an administrative role
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Strong organisational and time management skills
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft programs
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A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work independently
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
Why Join Avara Foods?
At Avara, we offer a secure, supportive, and rewarding working environment. We’ll provide all the training and development you need to succeed, as well as:
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£26,000 salary (pro rata for part-time)
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31 days holiday allowance
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5% pension contribution
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Life assurance
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Access to lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including cashback offers, retail discounts, cinema tickets, and health support
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Free on-site parking
What Happens Next?
After you apply, a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site will be in touch to talk through your application and answer any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to make a difference in a dynamic, people-focused environment, apply today and start your journey with Avara Foods.