Training, Compliance & Safety Officer – Hatchery, Shobdon
Salary: £33,500 per year
Hours: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday – Friday
About the Role
We’re seeking a proactive and safety-focused Training, Compliance & Safety Officer to join our Agriculture team at the Shobdon Hatchery. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring site compliance with health & safety and training standards, supporting audits, developing procedures, and conducting risk assessments. You’ll also be involved in onboarding new staff, delivering toolbox talks, and monitoring ongoing training needs. Additionally, you will have responsibility for providing cover and support at Caynham Hatchery when required.
Who Are We?
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying poultry products to major supermarkets and restaurants. We operate a fully integrated supply chain, managing everything from farms to factory to shelf, across a network of over 350 farms and multiple processing sites throughout the UK.
Why Join Us?
At Avara, you’ll enjoy a secure and supportive environment with real opportunities for progression. We offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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31 days holiday
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Life assurance
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Lifestyle perks including discounts and cashback offers
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Free on-site parking
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Wellbeing support resources
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain and review risk assessments and procedures
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Lead site inspections and compliance reporting
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Support incident investigations and audits
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Manage hygiene and training standards
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Deliver training and competency reviews
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Liaise with other safety officers to share best practices
What You'll Need
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IOSH qualification (required)
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NEBOSH qualification (preferred)
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Experience delivering training (required)
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Internal auditing experience and knowledge of safety regulations (desirable)
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Experience in agriculture or similar environments (a plus)