About the Role: Farm Manager - Scutt Mill Farm, Hereford Salary: from £32,000 Working pattern: 10 days over 14 (Week 1: 6 days, Week 2: 4 days), generally 07:30 - 16:00 Accommodation on site included You will be required to work 10 days in each 14 day period including weekends, working 6 days in week 1 and 4 days in week 2 of your rotation. There are no fixed hours of work but the guidelines are given in line with requirements of rearing the birds and other associated duties on the site, generally 07.30am to 16.00pm. 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 restaurants. From farms to factory to customer, we manage our entire supply chain-so our career opportunities cover a wide range of roles across the UK. We have major processing sites across England and Wales and a network of over 350 farms spanning North Yorkshire to the South Coast. What's in it for you? As a Farm Manager , you'll join a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded. We provide full training and ongoing development, along with a range of great benefits: Competitive salary from £32,000 On-site accommodation 31 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays) 5% pension contribution Life assurance Access to wellbeing resources , including online health advice & support Free staff parking Lifestyle benefits including cashback perks, shopping discounts, and cinema deals Terms and conditions apply About the Role Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have livestock experience and a desire to manage your own site? As a Farm Manager at our Scutt Mill Farm site in Hereford, you'll take full day-to-day responsibility for a modern laying farm. You'll be at the forefront of livestock welfare, site management, and team supervision. The role is hands-on, farm-based, and hygiene-focused, in a potentially noisy environment. Key Responsibilities: Maintain optimal environmental conditions and ensure strict biosecurity Oversee egg production and grading to the highest standards Supervise staff and third parties on-site, maintaining Health and Safety compliance Uphold all legislative and assurance scheme standards Maintain accurate records (e.g., medication, alarms, production, deliveries) Deliver effective cost management on site Ensure consistently high levels of animal welfare and husbandry Support other sites as needed What you'll need to succeed: Own transport (essential - travel to other sites may be required) Previous livestock experience - poultry preferred, but strong stockmanship is key NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar Agriculture qualification (preferred, but training provided) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated and capable of working independently Good basic IT skills What happens next? Once you apply, a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site will be in touch to review your application and answer any questions you may have. If you're ready to make your mark in a supportive and progressive farming environment, apply today ! Please note : Due to Bird Welfare regulations, you must not own any avian pets, poultry, or porcine animals. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer .
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
About the Role: Farm Manager - Scutt Mill Farm, Hereford Salary: from £32,000 Working pattern: 10 days over 14 (Week 1: 6 days, Week 2: 4 days), generally 07:30 - 16:00 Accommodation on site included You will be required to work 10 days in each 14 day period including weekends, working 6 days in week 1 and 4 days in week 2 of your rotation. There are no fixed hours of work but the guidelines are given in line with requirements of rearing the birds and other associated duties on the site, generally 07.30am to 16.00pm. 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 restaurants. From farms to factory to customer, we manage our entire supply chain-so our career opportunities cover a wide range of roles across the UK. We have major processing sites across England and Wales and a network of over 350 farms spanning North Yorkshire to the South Coast. What's in it for you? As a Farm Manager , you'll join a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded. We provide full training and ongoing development, along with a range of great benefits: Competitive salary from £32,000 On-site accommodation 31 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays) 5% pension contribution Life assurance Access to wellbeing resources , including online health advice & support Free staff parking Lifestyle benefits including cashback perks, shopping discounts, and cinema deals Terms and conditions apply About the Role Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have livestock experience and a desire to manage your own site? As a Farm Manager at our Scutt Mill Farm site in Hereford, you'll take full day-to-day responsibility for a modern laying farm. You'll be at the forefront of livestock welfare, site management, and team supervision. The role is hands-on, farm-based, and hygiene-focused, in a potentially noisy environment. Key Responsibilities: Maintain optimal environmental conditions and ensure strict biosecurity Oversee egg production and grading to the highest standards Supervise staff and third parties on-site, maintaining Health and Safety compliance Uphold all legislative and assurance scheme standards Maintain accurate records (e.g., medication, alarms, production, deliveries) Deliver effective cost management on site Ensure consistently high levels of animal welfare and husbandry Support other sites as needed What you'll need to succeed: Own transport (essential - travel to other sites may be required) Previous livestock experience - poultry preferred, but strong stockmanship is key NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar Agriculture qualification (preferred, but training provided) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated and capable of working independently Good basic IT skills What happens next? Once you apply, a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site will be in touch to review your application and answer any questions you may have. If you're ready to make your mark in a supportive and progressive farming environment, apply today ! Please note : Due to Bird Welfare regulations, you must not own any avian pets, poultry, or porcine animals. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer .
About the Role: Temporary until 21/08/2026 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. About the Role: Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our farm management across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, based at our Swale Farm site. The role is farm based, so you will be working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern, and hygiene is of utmost importance. The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As an Assistant Farm Manager, 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: • £32,924.12 • 31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 Days • 5% pension • Life assurance • Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well-known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets! • Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments. • Free staff parking T's & Cs Apply Hours of work Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 - 16:30 What will you be doing as an Assistant Farm Manager at Avara? As an Assistant Farm Manager, you'll work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day-to-day basis, a modern company farm. The main responsibility of an Assistant Farm Manager is for the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, although this will extend, by definition, to the up-keep and appearance of the whole site. What will your key responsibilities as an Assistant Farm Manager include? • Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained • Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds • Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed • Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures • Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards • Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and service received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.) • Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters • Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained • Working on other farm sites, as and when needed • Covering in the Farm manager's absence • Reporting to the Farm Manager What you'll need to be successful: • Own transport is essential - you may be required to travel to different sites • Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person • NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given • Need to have effective communication and people skills essential • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-motivation • Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties • Basic IT skills including 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 Hereford 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, Poultry or Porcine We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. INDHP
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
About the Role: Temporary until 21/08/2026 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. About the Role: Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our farm management across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, based at our Swale Farm site. The role is farm based, so you will be working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern, and hygiene is of utmost importance. The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As an Assistant Farm Manager, 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: • £32,924.12 • 31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 Days • 5% pension • Life assurance • Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well-known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets! • Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments. • Free staff parking T's & Cs Apply Hours of work Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 - 16:30 What will you be doing as an Assistant Farm Manager at Avara? As an Assistant Farm Manager, you'll work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day-to-day basis, a modern company farm. The main responsibility of an Assistant Farm Manager is for the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, although this will extend, by definition, to the up-keep and appearance of the whole site. What will your key responsibilities as an Assistant Farm Manager include? • Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained • Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds • Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed • Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures • Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards • Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and service received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.) • Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters • Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained • Working on other farm sites, as and when needed • Covering in the Farm manager's absence • Reporting to the Farm Manager What you'll need to be successful: • Own transport is essential - you may be required to travel to different sites • Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person • NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given • Need to have effective communication and people skills essential • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-motivation • Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties • Basic IT skills including 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 Hereford 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, Poultry or Porcine We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. INDHP
About the Role: 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. The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As an Engineering Shift Manager, 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: £46,000 - £56,000 per year + £7785 shift premium 31 days holiday Life Assurance Private Medical Health Cover Subsidised Canteen Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources. Hours: 20 week cycle- 0700 - 1900 and 1900 - 0700 About the Role: Due to ongoing investment at our Hereford site, we are looking for keen and driven Engineering Shift Managers looking to develop their careers in an FMCG environment. We have gone through some very exciting changes recently and have seen impressive investment into new technology and automation within our factories. Every day we're innovating more than ever to stay ahead of the competition by being more efficient and more productive. As an Engineering Shift Manager at our Hereford Factory, you would be working a 5-shift continental pattern which provides regular opportunities for conducting Engineering Projects, Continuous Improvement activities and Training & Development. What will you be doing as an Engineering Shift Manager at Avara? To lead and manage the day-to-day running of the shift, the Engineering Shift Manager will support all activities on site by assessing all aspects of maintenance procedures whilst ensuring a safe working environment at all times. Responsibilities will include management, welfare, training, and development of the relevant Shift Engineers. What will your key responsibilities as an Engineering Shift Manager include? Lead and manage a Shift of Engineers and Apprentices, including recording all necessary administrative requirements on TMS. Responsible for on-shift Engineering performance of fast-moving production line and wider factory Engineering activities with due consideration for safe plant operations. Understanding of engineering and operational KPI's and be able to identify areas for improvement. To ensure equipment is set up ready for shift start, performs at required output and ensure lines are shut down correctly. Ensure attendance at all SICs during the shift period. Accountable for allocating and recording stock used in support of machinery. Includes requesting replacement parts and sourcing additional parts as required; this requires close liaison with stores and external suppliers, Engineering Planner and Engineering Operations Manager. Responsible for control and management of tools allocated to the Shift. Maintain the Workshop and outside areas to high standard, ensuring regular checks are conducted and satisfactory feedback is received from GMP audits. Champion an area of responsibility in order to effectively support operations. Make improvements in general area standards (link to Health & Safety Action Tracker, Technical Action Tracker). Identify the training needs of the Shift in order to coach, train and develop the team to provide the opportunities to develop to their potential. Review data on equipment effectiveness, review PMs and coordinate inclusion of jobs on weekend or daily plans. Lead and support improvement projects and initiatives. Production of Engineering Shift Report. What you'll need to be successful: HNC Certification or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering. Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment. Interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work individually or as part of a team. Desirable: Experience in Engineering leadership. NEBOSH or IOSH. IEE 17th or 18th Edition. Instrumentation and process control experience. PLC experience. Air and pneumatics trained. Refrigeration experience. 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 Hereford Office, 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, Poultry or Porcine. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. INDHP
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
About the Role: 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. The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As an Engineering Shift Manager, 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: £46,000 - £56,000 per year + £7785 shift premium 31 days holiday Life Assurance Private Medical Health Cover Subsidised Canteen Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources. Hours: 20 week cycle- 0700 - 1900 and 1900 - 0700 About the Role: Due to ongoing investment at our Hereford site, we are looking for keen and driven Engineering Shift Managers looking to develop their careers in an FMCG environment. We have gone through some very exciting changes recently and have seen impressive investment into new technology and automation within our factories. Every day we're innovating more than ever to stay ahead of the competition by being more efficient and more productive. As an Engineering Shift Manager at our Hereford Factory, you would be working a 5-shift continental pattern which provides regular opportunities for conducting Engineering Projects, Continuous Improvement activities and Training & Development. What will you be doing as an Engineering Shift Manager at Avara? To lead and manage the day-to-day running of the shift, the Engineering Shift Manager will support all activities on site by assessing all aspects of maintenance procedures whilst ensuring a safe working environment at all times. Responsibilities will include management, welfare, training, and development of the relevant Shift Engineers. What will your key responsibilities as an Engineering Shift Manager include? Lead and manage a Shift of Engineers and Apprentices, including recording all necessary administrative requirements on TMS. Responsible for on-shift Engineering performance of fast-moving production line and wider factory Engineering activities with due consideration for safe plant operations. Understanding of engineering and operational KPI's and be able to identify areas for improvement. To ensure equipment is set up ready for shift start, performs at required output and ensure lines are shut down correctly. Ensure attendance at all SICs during the shift period. Accountable for allocating and recording stock used in support of machinery. Includes requesting replacement parts and sourcing additional parts as required; this requires close liaison with stores and external suppliers, Engineering Planner and Engineering Operations Manager. Responsible for control and management of tools allocated to the Shift. Maintain the Workshop and outside areas to high standard, ensuring regular checks are conducted and satisfactory feedback is received from GMP audits. Champion an area of responsibility in order to effectively support operations. Make improvements in general area standards (link to Health & Safety Action Tracker, Technical Action Tracker). Identify the training needs of the Shift in order to coach, train and develop the team to provide the opportunities to develop to their potential. Review data on equipment effectiveness, review PMs and coordinate inclusion of jobs on weekend or daily plans. Lead and support improvement projects and initiatives. Production of Engineering Shift Report. What you'll need to be successful: HNC Certification or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering. Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment. Interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work individually or as part of a team. Desirable: Experience in Engineering leadership. NEBOSH or IOSH. IEE 17th or 18th Edition. Instrumentation and process control experience. PLC experience. Air and pneumatics trained. Refrigeration experience. 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 Hereford Office, 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, Poultry or Porcine. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. INDHP