Production Operative - Nights

AVARA FOODS LIMITED ,
Derby, Derbyshire
Salary: £8.57 - £9.75 per hour

Overview

We are Hiring Due to continued growth we are recruiting for Production Operatives to join the night shift with our team based in Scropton. (Near Hatton). We have 12 permanent positions on nights and various fixed term opportunities for 3-4 month contracts available. Join us as a Production Operative on nights and you can be a part of the aspiring team that brings Avara Foods to life. As a key member of the driven and ambitious team within the production department, you will be a key player in the day to day operations of the business. Managing processes, equipment and machinery to help meet the quality, safety and productivity targets set by the company. Purpose of the role As an integral member of the Production team you will drive and enable your lines to meet different customer’s needs to the required quality and safety standards for Avara Foods. Your key responsibilities will include: Achieving agreed quality standards relating to temperature, grading, wrapping, preparation, presentation and measurements. Ensuring consistency in the production of products within the agreed standards. Minimising downtime of equipment through the correct set up and change overs of the lines. Using a knife to trim, cut and portion turkey meat. Manual handling, lifting weights up to 25kg. What we are looking for: Functional skills in English and Maths. Proven experience within a production/manufacturing setting showing an understanding of a fast moving process. An understanding of computerised systems and IT systems. The ability to work well within a team and communicate with all levels of staff. A little about us: We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people. The growth of our business is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards. What’s in it for you? We are committed to making sure our employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. 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 development and career progression opportunities. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: £8.57 per hour starting rate. £1.36 per hour additional night rate. 3% Pension. Employee benefits including shopping vouchers, cashback and staff sales. Realistic opportunities for training and development. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today