Weekend Farm Operative
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Romsey
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 24 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 06 Oct 2020
- Sectors
- Agriculture & Outdoor
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Job Advert
It is vital the food industry continues operating throughout these uncertain times, and as one of the UK's largest food businesses we have a key part to play in this to help continue to feed the nation.
Due to continued growth we are recruiting for a Weekend Farm Operative to join our team based in Romsey, Hampshire.
We are a leading supplier of Poultry products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. With ambitious plans for the future, there hasn't been a more exciting time to join us.
Join us as a Weekend Farm Operative and you can be a part of the aspiring team that brings Avara Foods to life.
As a member of our breeder farm within the agriculture department, you will be able to start or progress a career in the poultry industry.
Purpose of the role
As a Weekend Farm Operative, you will assist the Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager with the maintenance, health, welfare and general upkeep of a multi age breeding farm.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensuring that the birds have access to feed and drink dispensers
• Assisting with vaccinations
• Weighing and grading the chicks
• Walking the flock
This role involves a number of manual processes including lifting feed and/equipment in the region of 20-25kg.
What we are looking for:
• You will have the ability to build good working relationships and act on own initiative
• You will be proactive and have a strong work ethic
Working hours for a Weekend Farm Operative are 7 hours per day Saturday and Sunday.
A little about us:
We are a leading supplier of chicken and Turkey 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.
The growth of our business is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.
What's in it for you?
We are committed to making sure our employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. 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 development and career progression opportunities. As a Farm Operative, you can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
• 28 days annual leave
• Life assurance cover
• 3% pension contribution
• Various lifestyle benefits
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
It is vital the food industry continues operating throughout these uncertain times, and as one of the UK's largest food businesses we have a key part to play in this to help continue to feed the nation.
Due to continued growth we are recruiting for a Weekend Farm Operative to join our team based in Romsey, Hampshire.
We are a leading supplier of Poultry products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. With ambitious plans for the future, there hasn't been a more exciting time to join us.
Join us as a Weekend Farm Operative and you can be a part of the aspiring team that brings Avara Foods to life.
As a member of our breeder farm within the agriculture department, you will be able to start or progress a career in the poultry industry.
Purpose of the role
As a Weekend Farm Operative, you will assist the Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager with the maintenance, health, welfare and general upkeep of a multi age breeding farm.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensuring that the birds have access to feed and drink dispensers
• Assisting with vaccinations
• Weighing and grading the chicks
• Walking the flock
This role involves a number of manual processes including lifting feed and/equipment in the region of 20-25kg.
What we are looking for:
• You will have the ability to build good working relationships and act on own initiative
• You will be proactive and have a strong work ethic
Working hours for a Weekend Farm Operative are 7 hours per day Saturday and Sunday.
A little about us:
We are a leading supplier of chicken and Turkey 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.
The growth of our business is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.
What's in it for you?
We are committed to making sure our employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. 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 development and career progression opportunities. As a Farm Operative, you can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
• 28 days annual leave
• Life assurance cover
• 3% pension contribution
• Various lifestyle benefits
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