Avara Foods
Technical Assistant - Grad Opportunity - FTC
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About The Role
Technical Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Telford/Wednesbury/Dudley
Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00
Do you have a passion for Technical and Food Safety? Are you committed to maintaining and improving high standards within food manufacturing? Whether you're a recent Food Science or Food Technology graduate looking to start your career, or you have some relevant industry experience and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Technical across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Assistant to join our Technical Team at our advanced processing site in Wednesbury on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
What can Avara Foods offer you?
- Competitive salary of £26,436
- Structured onboarding, training, and development
- Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced colleagues and managers
- The opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
- Real responsibility from day one, allowing you to develop your technical knowledge and professional skills
- Exposure to key technical processes, systems, and projects across the business
Your Key Responsibilities As a Technical Assistant Will Include
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- Assisting the Product Specifications Coordinator and Production teams with new and existing product specifications and quality assurance activities
- Supporting the control and maintenance of the Quality Management System, including document control and revision of procedures and forms
- Coordinating GMP audits, ensuring all areas are regularly assessed to maintain compliance standards
- Submitting laboratory sample data and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting the planning, organization, and communication of factory trials
- Coordinating product and environmental sampling activities
- Assisting with technical projects and completion of technical information requests
- Supporting continuous improvement activities across the Technical function
What We Are Looking For
We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is keen to develop their career within Technical and Food Manufacturing.
You May Be
- A recent graduate with a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
- Someone with previous technical, quality, or food manufacturing experience looking to further their career
You'll Also Be
- A strong team player with the ability to work independently when required
- Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities
- An effective communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a factory environment and taking a hands-on approach
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
- Driven to achieve results, solve problems, and continuously improve processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
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A Little About Us
Avara Foods is one of the UK's largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the entire product supply chain, including feed mills, farms, hatcheries, factories, transport, and logistics operations, employing more than 7,000 people.
Our success is achieved by investing in our people, embracing innovation and technology, and maintaining our uncompromising commitment to quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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