Join us as a Feedmill Technical Operative at one of our Feedmills based in Allensmore and you can be a part of the ambitious team that brings Avara Foods to life. What’s in it for you? £12.75 per hour rising to £14 after training complete £1.23 Shift Premium (paid weekly) Training and development from day one Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime Free on-site parking Working Hours: 42 hours per week - 4 on /4 off rotating shift pattern 0600 – 1800 / 1800 – 0600 Purpose of the role: As a Feedmill Technical Operative within the operational team, based at one our sites in Hereford, you’ll be responsible and accountable for the smooth operation of the production of feed and control room areas as well as cover the Shift Lead when required. Your key responsibilities will include: · To fully understand theimportance of safe working practices and procedures related to all areas oftheir work and be fully aware of all the required safety equipment needed toperform his/her tasks and how equipment should be used · Understanding and attainment ofboth individual and department targets (if applicable). · To fully understand and complywith all department and company policies and guidelines. · Awareness of the usage ofmaterial and energy sources. · Co-operate in the continuousimprovement of Avara Foods quality, safety and productivity standards. · Handling/lifting of pre mix bagsaveraging 25kg. · Shiftsare 12hr days/Nights rotating, 4 on and 4 off. · Physicallyfit, To cover all aspects of the job role as you can cover up to 6 mileswalking per shift, going up and down stairs of up to 20m if breakdowns occur. · To meet housekeeping and hygienestandards individually and as part of a team example cleaning of Silos, Coolerand Pits. · Compliance with QC/feedspecifications and HSE guidelines. · To carry out instructions asgiven to you by your Team Leader/Management. · Reporting of Pest Control. · Daily completion of paperwork. · Daily/weekly stock checks. · DrivingFork Lift and CAT. · Isolation of plant and machinery. · To work as part of small team andadapt to business demands · To manage and control Contractorsincluding permit control. · To manage and control relevantworkplace permits – confined space, hot work, Working at height. · Take responsibility as site leadout of office hours. · Completeall necessary paperwork and traceability records to ensure the smooth runningof the mill · Ensurebins stock are accurate and managed to maximize operating cost and efficiently · Supply/demand-minimize downtime and ensure the most efficient use of production time. What we are looking for: · Basic level of communication andnumeracy · Previous experience of working ina Feedmill environment. · Previous experience in a similarrole. · Computer literate A little about us: We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people. Benefits