All Locations:
Telford
All Departments:
Administration
Display Salary:
26,000-28,000
Contract Type:
Permanent Contract
About the Role:

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 Telford site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We’ve recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about logistics?  Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in a busy office environment?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to meeting driver legislation requirements across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Transport Administrator to join our Logistics Team, based at our Telford site.

The role is office based and as Equipment Administrator you’ll be working Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00


What will your key responsibilities as Equipment Administrator include?

  • Referring to sales forecast figures to order and de-hire all loose equipment including crates and pallets and dolavs for a number of key accounts for Telford, Dudley and Wednesbury sites.
  • Keep track of and reduce EHCs for some crate suppliers.
  • Monitor and transfer loose equipment between Avara sites by accessing our Warehouse Management systems and referring to CMR documentation.
  • Liaising daily with all sites to ensure sufficient equipment is delivered in a timely manner.
  • Liaising with Transport planners to ensure planned collections are scheduled.
  • Conduct daily equipment counts and provide information to our suppliers via Excel Spreadsheets.
  • Attend loose equipment audits arranged by suppliers.
  • Using Oracle, raise purchase orders for all loose equipment, and other Logistics suppliers.

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • Health and Safety and Compliance responsibility
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational, written and oral communication
  • Computer literate, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Self motivated 
  • Driven

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a  Equipment Administrator 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:

  • £26,000 to £28,000 DOE per annum
  • Fixed Term - 12 months 
  • 31 days holiday allowance
  • Life assurance
  • Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
  • Subsidised staff canteen
  • Free staff parking

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site, 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.

#TheAvaraWay

Internal About the Role:

Are you looking for a new challenge at Avara Foods? Would you like to join the Logistics department as Equipment Administrator?

About the role:

Offer administrative support to the Logistics Team at Telford.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00

Benefits:

Competitive salary of £26,000 to £28,000 DOE,

Generous annual leave allowance,

Similar to your current role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop with us in line with career aspirations through personal development,

Key Responsibilities:

  • Referring to sales forecast figures to order and de-hire all loose equipment including crates and pallets for a number of key accounts for our sites.
  • Keep track of and reduce EHCs for some crate suppliers.
  • Monitor and transfer loose equipment between Avara sites by accessing our Warehouse Management systems and referring to CMR documentation.
  • Liaising daily with all sites to ensure sufficient equipment is delivered in a timely manner.
  • Liaising with Transport planners to ensure planned collections are scheduled.
  • Conduct daily equipment counts and provide information to our suppliers via Excel Spreadsheets.
  • Attend loose equipment audits arranged by suppliers.
  • Using Oracle, raise purchase orders for all loose equipment, and other Logistics suppliers.

What do I need to be successful?

  • Health and Safety and Compliance responsibility
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational, written and oral communication
  • Computer literate, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Self motivated 
  • Driven

Please apply for this internal opportunity via our careers website by clicking the ‘apply’ button below, and a member of the Resourcing Team at your site will be in touch with you soon!

Please make sure that you have discussed this internal opportunity with your Line Manager and that you have made them aware of your application.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.