3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsWho 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.About the roleWe 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.Benefits of working for Avara Foods£ 32,925.1231 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 Days5% pensionLife assuranceVarious lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well‑known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.Free staff parkingT's & Cs ApplyHours of workMonday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 - 16:00Key responsibilitiesMaintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintainedComplete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birdsEnsure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completedSupervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety proceduresComply with legislative and assurance scheme standardsMaintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and services received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.)Operate the farm within effective cost management parametersEnsure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintainedWork on other farm sites, as and when neededCover the Farm manager’s absenceReport to the Farm ManagerWhat you’ll need to be successfulOwn transport is essential – you may be required to travel to different sitesPrevious livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock personNVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given>Need to have effective communication and people skills essentialDemonstrate a willingness to learn and self‑motivationAble to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual dutiesBasic IT skillsWhat happens after you apply for this role?After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford 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!ImportantDue to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets, poultry or porcine.Equal opportunity statementWe are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.#TheAvaraWayWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesFood ProductionReferral bonusReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Avara Foods by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr