Hatchery Administrator

FTC – 6 months Administrator – Ower Hatchery

Location: Ower Hatchery, near Romsey, Southampton

Salary: up to £22,815 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00 (32.5 hours per week)

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 major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain – from farms to factories and right through to delivery – which means we can offer careers across a wide range of areas. Our agricultural network spans over 350 farms across the UK, and we’re proud to be making a positive impact on the food industry every day.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join the team at our Ower Hatchery
. In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the site, ensuring records are accurately maintained and processes run smoothly and to provide a front of house service to meet and greet our visitors. You'll be a key part of the day-to-day operation, supporting the hatchery team with documentation, data entry and communication.

This is a part-time position, ideal for someone looking to balance work with other commitments, while still being part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We will consider alternative hours for the right candidate.

• General administrative support to the hatchery management team
• Front of house / meet and greet our visitors at the hatchery gate
• Maintaining accurate records and databases
• Supporting with stock control documentation and ordering
• Data entry and updating internal systems
  
  Handling site communications and reporting
• Assisting with audits and compliance paperwork

• Adherence to health and safety and bio security rules
• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

As an Administrator at Avara Foods, you will enjoy a supportive working environment and the opportunity to be part of a company that is passionate about what it does. You’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary of up to £22,815 per annum
• 31 days holiday (pro rata)
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle benefits including cashback perks and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Access to health and wellbeing resources