Despatch Operative

Do you want to earn a minimum of £12.35 per hour? We’re looking for a Despatch Operative to join our Production team at our Caistor site in North Lincolnshire.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Despatch Operative you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contributions 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 among other things, includes the following:

• £12.35 per hour
• An additional £2.00 per hour for unsocial hours. (6pm – 6am and weekends)
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime.
• Earn a minimum of £599 per week.
• Earn £100 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us. (T&Cs apply)
• Company life assurance scheme.
• Staff sales at hugely discounted prices.
• Access to our employee benefit scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited metal health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation and other discounts and perks such as savings and discounts on weekly costs.

Working Hours:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday.  

10:00 – 22:00

About the role:

As a member of the Picking Team, a Despatch Operative receives goods in, stores and organises stock. Then picks, wraps and loads customer orders, ensuring accuracy and quality of the products. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with goods in, scanning and storing products and raw materials. 
• Wrapping, scanning and palletising products. 
• Issuing products to production teams to match production plans. 
• Manual handling which may include lifting equipment and products up to 20kg.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using manual handling equipment. 
• Carrying out all duties in line with training, food safety and health and safety guidance.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Team work and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to work tasks.
• Experience with manual handling equipment. (Pallet trucks) 
• FLT experience/licence is desirable but training will be given. 
• Good understanding of English and basic numeracy skills.

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 an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer to discuss you application and CV further. There’ll also be the 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.

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