FTC – 6 months
Administrator – Ower Hatchery
Location: Ower Hatchery, near Romsey, Southampton
Salary: up to £22,815 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00 (32.5 hours per week)
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 major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain – from farms to factories and right through to delivery – which means we can offer careers across a wide range of areas. Our agricultural network spans over 350 farms across the UK, and we’re proud to be making a positive impact on the food industry every day.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join the team at our Ower Hatchery. In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the site, ensuring records are accurately maintained and processes run smoothly and to provide a front of house service to meet and greet our visitors. You'll be a key part of the day-to-day operation, supporting the hatchery team with documentation, data entry and communication.
This is a part-time position, ideal for someone looking to balance work with other commitments, while still being part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We will consider alternative hours for the right candidate.
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00
32.5 hours per week
What will your responsibilities include?
- General administrative support to the hatchery management team
- Front of house / meet and greet our visitors at the hatchery gate
- Maintaining accurate records and databases
- Supporting with stock control documentation and ordering
- Data entry and updating internal systems
- Handling site communications and reporting
- Assisting with audits and compliance paperwork
What you'll need to succeed:
- Adherence to health and safety and bio security rules
- Previous experience in an administrative role
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What’s in it for you?
As an Administrator at Avara Foods, you will enjoy a supportive working environment and the opportunity to be part of a company that is passionate about what it does. You’ll benefit from:
- A competitive salary of up to £22,815 per annum
- 31 days holiday (pro rata)
- Life assurance
- Lifestyle benefits including cashback perks and shopping discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Access to health and wellbeing resources