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.
A little about our Wednesbury site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is our newest advanced manufacturing site, and we’ve invested around £4.7 million into state-of-the-art facilities.
Our Wednesbury site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, which employ over 150 talented individuals at the site, who help to supply some of the UK’s largest supermarkets and popular restaurants!
About the Role:
Are you an experienced Materiel Coordinator with a proven track record in stock management? Do you have experience working within a FMCG environment? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced manufacturing operation?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Operations across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Engineering Stores Coordinator to join our Site Operations Team, based at our Wednesbury site.
The role is site based, so you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf-life products where hygiene standards are critical. As an Engineering Stores Coordinator, you’ll be working Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours a week).
What will you be doing as an Engineering Materiel Coordinator at Avara?
As the Engineering Stores Coordinator, you will oversee the Site Engineering Stores, managing inventory and ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of parts, materials, and equipment to support engineering operations.
What will your key responsibilities as an Engineering Materiel Coordinator include?
- Maintain accurate stock records using computerized systems
- Perform regular stock checks and cycle counts
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder as needed
- Manage obsolete or slow-moving stock
- Receive and inspect deliveries, verifying against purchase orders
- Store materials efficiently and safely
- Issue parts and materials to engineering staff per procedures
- Keep storage areas organized, clean, and compliant with health and safety standard
- Process requisitions and prepare stock reports
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits
- Liaise with suppliers and procurement on deliveries and queries
- Assist with stocktaking and resolve variances
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Previous stores/warehouse experience (engineering environment preferred)
- Computer literate with strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Basic knowledge of engineering components and materials
- Forklift license or willingness to obtain
- Experience with CMMS systems
- Knowledge of stock control principles
- Understanding of health & safety in warehouse environments
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As an Engineering Stores Coordinator 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 can we offer you?
•£13.25 per hour (paid weekly) + £2.00 UNS for hours worked between 18:00 and 06:00
•Earn a minimum of £530 per week
•Training and development from day one, secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
•Subsidised staff canteen
•Free on-site parking
*T’s & C’s apply
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer, 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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