Avara Foods
Project Co-Ordinator
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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 an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
About The Role
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience co-ordinating and supporting Engineering Projects?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in growth across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Project Co-Ordinator to join our Engineering team, based at our Brackley site.
The role is office based with some factory based requirements to monitor, co-ordinate and report on ongoing projects. As Project Co-Ordinator you’ll be working core hours of Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00.
Due to project timelines some flexibility around working hours may be required.
What will you be doing as a Project Co-Ordinator at Avara?
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As a Project Co-Ordinator you’ll play a key role in the Engineering projects team, providing effective ordering, budget control, documentation and planning support for business projects.
What will your key responsibilities as Project Co-Ordinator include?
- Tracking project budgets and forecasts against actual spend.
- Raising and receipting project orders.
- Assisting Project Managers in project planning and tracking alongside maintaining Gantt charts and communications with stakeholders.
- Attending project meetings, providing administrative support including collating and distributing actions.
- Gathering data for scoping and planning of projects and capital submissions.
- Assisting the project team in the control and management of contractors.
- Keeping track of project tasks and their potential impact on safety, food safety, environmental, production and other projects.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Exceptional attention to detail with numbers and planning.
- A technical mind with an interest in equipment and engineering.
- Good interpersonal communication skills with colleagues of all levels.
- Competency with IT software.
- The ability to self motivate and prioritise workloads.
- Experience with CAD or engineering drawings would be beneficial.
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The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods
As a Project Co-Ordinator you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
Benefits
- £30,000 - £36,000 per annum.
- 31 days holiday allowance.
- Secure contract with long term career development opportunities.
- Company life assurance policy.
- Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food.
- Staff sales at hugely discounted.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted local gym membership.
- 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.
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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