Avara Foods
Technical Shunter - Days
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Do you want to earn a minimum of £17.75 per hour? We’re looking for a Technical Shunter to join our team at our site in Telford
The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods
- £17.75 per hour plus shift allowance of £1.25 (between the hours of 18:00 and 06:00)
- Paid Weekly
- Overtime available
- Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us*
- Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised staff canteen
- T’s & C’s apply
Working Hours
- Tuesday-Saturday 06:00-15:00
About The Role
As a Technical Shunter you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical.
- Movements of trailers on and off despatch and intake bays.
- Following all safe and standard operating procedures to ensure fridge units are set to the right temperature and the relevant controlled documents completed.
- Liaison with security officers to allocating parking bays to all inbound LGV traffic.
- Carrying out pre use inspection checks on TUG vehicle, and refuelling as required.
- Monitoring the trailer fleet by conducting regular yard checks which are documented.
- Supporting the yard operatives in their role by assisting with FLT operations, unloading of trailers, and general yard hygiene to help develop a working environment that welcomes and promotes teamwork, which will involve manual handling.
- Documented 2 hourly yard check.
- Updating system with hours for WTD collation
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What You’ll Need To Be Successful
- Possession of a HGV Class 1 Licence
- Forklift Truck Licence
- Knowledge of road haulage, operator licence legislation and transport Health and Safety requirements.
- Professional team player who has worked in a busy yard environment.
- Ability to engage with others and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Good organisational 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 Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
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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 1,200 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.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford 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!
Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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