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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

As an Engineering Degree Apprentice, we are looking for a driven and ambitious person to join our team. To be successful you will:

• Be enthusiastic and well-disciplined as our degree apprenticeship is heavily focused on attitude and behaviour
• Exhibit initiative and be passionate for innovation and technology
• Be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Have high analytical capability with the ability to think logically
• Have the ability to think logically and to work both independently and as part of a team
• This programme is designed for those with A-levels or equivalent, but no degree. Applicants that do not have the below qualifications may still meet the entry requirements based on their work experience and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR APPRENTICESHIPS BEFORE APPLYING:

We have a duty of care to our colleagues and wouldn’t want you to spend a large amount of time commuting, so we require our Apprentices to be based within a reasonable radius of their site location.
You’ll need to have the permanent right to stay and work in the UK.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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. The role is both factory and office based.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about starting your career within Engineering? Do you have an ambitious nature that strives towards high performance? Looking for a company you want to work with and for?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Engineering across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Degree Engineering Apprentice to be part of our high-performance Engineering team at our advanced manufacturing site in Telford.
Merging practical experience with skills-based learning, our apprenticeships are designed to kick-start your career. Our apprenticeship programme offers you the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience, where you will combine university-based learning at Aston University, Birmingham, with on-the-job training. You will attend Aston University for block weeks and will be staying on campus during these periods. You will collaborate with experts, on real projects that shape our future, and you will have a mentor who will support you throughout the programme.

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 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 have any questions regarding this role before this stage, please email us at careers@avarafoods.co.uk
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.