About The Role
Avara Foods Technical Placement Programme 2025 - 2026
Do you have a passion for Technical? Are you committed to maintaining and improving high standards? Are you a Food Science / Technology student looking for a 12-month placement in industry?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Technical across Avara Foods. We are looking for a highly competent and motivated Technical Placement Student to join our Technical Team, based at our advanced processing site in Wednesbury. Your working hours would be Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00.
What are the key benefits of an Avara Placement Programme?
* Competitive salary of £25,396
* Structured one-year development programme to support your daily placement activities and career skills
* Structured training, support, and mentoring from peers and managers
* Real responsibilities from Day 1, offering challenges and opportunities to develop your skills
Your key responsibilities as a Technical Placement Student will include:
* Assisting the Product Specifications Coordinator & Production team with new and existing products (QAS & Specifications)
* Controlling the Quality Management System, maintaining documentation, and revising procedures and forms
* Coordinating GMP audits to ensure compliance
* Submitting lab sample data
* Planning, organizing, and communicating trials
* Coordinating sampling activities
* Completing technical information and project work
What We Are Looking For
As a Technical Placement Student, we seek a passionate and ambitious Food Science / Technology undergraduate to join our Technical department. You should be:
* A team player with the ability to work independently
* Adaptable to various situations
* Excellent at communicating with stakeholders and colleagues
* Comfortable with hands-on tasks
* Driven to achieve results and find solutions
* On course to achieve at least a 2:2 degree, preferably in food science
A Little About Us
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to leading supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the entire supply chain, including feed mills, farms, hatcheries, and factories, with over 7,000 employees. We invest in people, leverage the latest technology, and are committed to high quality and food standards.
Application Process
Please share your CV and cover letter as part of your application.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment with talented people committed to delivering excellent results, apply today.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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