Technical Placement Student

About the Role

Avara Foods Technical Placement Programme 2026 – 2027.

Do you have a passion for Technical? Are you committed to maintaining and improving high standards? Are you a Food Science / Technology student looking for a 12-month placement in industry?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our Technical standards across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Technical Placement Student to join our Technical Team, based at our advanced processing site in Hereford.

Your working hours would be Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00.

• Competitive salary of £12.21 per hour
• Structured one-year development programme to support you in your day-to-day placement and build skills for your future career
• Structured training, mentoring and support from peers and managers throughout the programme
• Real responsibilities from Day 1, providing challenge and genuine opportunity to enhance your skills

• Assisting the Product Specifications Co‑ordinator and Production team with both new and existing products (QAS & Specifications)
• Supporting the control and accurate maintenance of the Quality Management System, including document control and revision of procedures and forms
• Co‑ordinating GMP audits, ensuring all areas are regularly assessed to maintain compliance
• Submitting laboratory sample data
• Planning, organising and communicating trials
• Co‑ordinating sampling activities
• Completing technical information and supporting project work

• A team player with the ability to work effectively independently
• Adaptable to varied situations
• An excellent communicator with a range of stakeholders and colleagues
• Comfortable taking a hands‑on approach
  
  Driven to achieve results and find solutions
• On course to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 degree, ideally with a focus on Food Science

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation’s most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the entire product supply chain, including feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories, with associated transport and logistics functions employing more than 7,000 people. We achieve this by investing in our people, utilising the latest technology and maintaining an uncompromising commitment to high quality and food standards.

As part of the application process, please submit your CV along with a cover letter.

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.