About the Role:
Who are we, and what do we do?
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and restaurants. We manage our entire supply chain from farms to the customer, with processing sites across England and Wales, and over 350 farms.
About our Telford site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford processes up to 1.5 million birds weekly, employing over 1,200 staff. We have recently invested £2.3 million in technology, making it one of the UK's most advanced food manufacturing facilities.
About the role:
Join our Logistics team as a Despatch Operative to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. This role offers training and development opportunities, ideal for those with warehouse experience or looking to change direction.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
* Loading and unloading products with counterbalance forklifts
* Scanning, wrapping, and palletising products
* Performing final quality checks
* Using electric pallet trucks, counterbalance, and reach vehicles
* Recording and rotating chilled food products
* Completing paperwork and delivery records
What we offer:
* £13.25/hour + £2.00 for hours worked between 18:00-06:00
* Referral bonus of £250 for each friend or family member hired
* Training, secure contract, guaranteed hours, and overtime opportunities
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Free on-site parking
Working hours:
Sunday-Thursday, 21:30-06:30
What we're looking for:
* FLT Licences (Counterbalance or Reach Truck) - essential (must be evidenced on CV)
* Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
* Good attention to detail and flexibility
* Experience in production/manufacturing is desirable but not essential; training provided
Apply today!
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