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 1,200 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. About the Role: Are you passionate about recruitment and creating an outstanding candidate experience? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications working in a high volume recruitment environment? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Resourcer to join our Resourcing Team, based at our Telford site. The role is office based and as a Resourcer, you’ll be working Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.00. What will you be doing as a Resourcer at Avara? As a Resourcer you will work alongside the resourcing team to help drive our operational direct recruitment model. What will your key responsibilities as a Resourcer include? Conduct initial screening and telephone interviewing and provide feedback/offers to candidates Responsible for updating and distributing resourcing trackers and kpi’s as required Ensuring that all allocated roles are worked on, keeping the Resourcing Officer for the relevant site up to date on the progress Build talent pools for frequent vacancies and to develop an understanding of internal succession and talent development Ensure all processes are maintained and followed with our ATS, and to keep up to date with all system updates Identifying high calibre candidates for both the active and potential roles Ensure compliance with Avara standards to maintain consistent candidate experience Maintaining a high level of candidate engagement Registering and importing candidates onto our database Support the on-boarding process, including eligibility to work, contract requests, induction planning and delivery where applicable Ensuring direct recruitment is the primary object utilising all recruitment media and tools, with support from agencies partners on our PSL where this increases the delivery of quality candidates Build and maintain relationships by working closely with hiring managers to create a positive recruitment experience. Ensure GDPR compliance by following Avara guidelines at all times What you’ll need to be successful: Previous experience in high volume recruitment or working within an agency Confident communication and negotiation skills Strong time management skills Able to form strong working relationships with key stakeholders Motivated and driven Experience in Microsoft packages word/excel/PowerPoint Flexible approach to working hours to support a 24/7 working environment Ability to travel between sites The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As a Resourcer you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. 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 DOE 31 days holiday allowance Secure contract with long term career development opportunities Straight forward pension contribution of 5% Life assurance scheme Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food 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 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 We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. INDHP TheAvaraWay Benefits