Avara Foods
Occupational Health Technician - Part Time
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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 1,400 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 individuals and their wellbeing? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience providing advice on work related issues and health?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people and employees across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Occupational Health Technician to join our Team, based at our Telford site.
The role is office based. As an Occupational Health Technician, you’ll be working 22.5 hours per week from Monday to Wednesday 08:00-16:30 with some flexibility to cover Night shift.
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Flexibility and Twilight/Night shift work is required to support the teams across site, this comes with a shift allowance (T&C's apply). You will be required to travel to other Avara locations which may involve overnight stays.
What will you be doing as a Occupational Health Technician at Avara?
As a Occupational Health Technician you’ll promote the health and wellbeing of all employees and support in delivering, analysing, and interpreting spirometry and audiometry testing.
What will your key responsibilities as a Occupational Health Technician include?
- Gain knowledge and understanding of job roles and equipment within Avara in order to implement appropriate Health Surveillance testing.
- Carry out New Starter Assessments on Day one, week 6 and week 12, and health surveillance thereafter, in line with HSE guidelines.
- Deliver, record, analyse and interpret results of health surveillance.
- Provide fitness to work advice, appropriate to the employee and business need.
- Signpost and support employees in accessing company benefits that support their health and welfare.
- Maintain up to date employee records to ensure we remain audit ready at all times.
- Support the delivery of Health and Wellness promotions.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Previous experience working in a clinical/Health and Wellbeing sector
- Bilingual or multilingual would be advantageous due to our diverse workforce
- Experience of managing or supporting a team
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- IT Literate
- Full Driving License
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The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods
As a Occupational Health you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
Benefits
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:
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Additional shift allowance per annum
- 31 days holiday allowance (pro rata)
- Straight forward pension contribution of 5%
- Life assurance scheme
- Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salaried Advance Finance
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
Ts & Cs apply
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 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.
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