Box Packer Operator - Aylesbury

Arla Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted on-site staff shop

Employer Pension contribution matched

On-site Gym

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Job summary

Arla Foods in Aylesbury is seeking a Box Packer Operator to support our flagship dairy site. You will be at the forefront of the APS pilot Boxpacking area, driving lean thinking and continuous improvement across production lines.

The role is full-time and permanent, covering day and night 12-hour shifts with a 5-week pattern and 10 consecutive days off. You will monitor lines, maintain hygiene standards and contribute to team targets and improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or related field is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communicator and good organiser with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Willingness to learn and attend regular department meetings.
• Good attendance record and reliability.
• Forklift licence would be beneficial; training available.

Responsibilities

• Work to high standards to achieve departmental targets in Quality, Efficiency, Waste and cost reduction.
• Actively contribute and seek continuous improvements to achieve departmental targets.
• Resolve minor breakdowns and carry out basic maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and raise issues before they become problems.
• Maintain strict food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Plan production effectively to optimise resources and output.
• Operate and take ownership of various pieces of packaging equipment.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Health & safety

Prioritise tasks

Forklift licence

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Arla Foods, Aylesbury, HP22 5EZ

As a Box Packer Operator at our flagship Aylesbury Dairy you will play an integral part in the production of our fantastic dairy products. Our Aylesbury site is the largest fresh milk site in Europe where we produce for most of the UK retailers under their own brand. The site is same size footprint as 30 Wembley Stadiums!

This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to lead the charge in our APS pilot Boxpacking area, where innovation meets impact. You’ll be at the forefront of lean thinking, continuous improvement and operational excellence. If you’re someone who thrives on challenge, takes pride in precision and loves making things better every day—we want you on our team.

The role will be to support a team, optimize resources and coordinate activities to ensure the targets are met which in turn contributes to ensuring site goals are achieved

We are looking for somebody to join the team on a full time, permanent basis, covering both days and night 12 hour shifts you will monitor the running of our production lines ensuring key targets are achieved.

The shift pattern is over 5 weeks and includes 10 consecutive days off!

About the job

• Work to high standards to achieve departmental targets in Quality, Efficiency, Waste and cost reduction.
• Actively contribute and seek continuous improvements to achieve departmental targets.
• Resolve minor breakdowns and carry out basic maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems.
• Maintain strict food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Ensure departmental procedures are followed and records are maintained.
• Contribute to the team reporting and decision-making process.
• Ensure quality, hygiene, health and safety standards are met and regular audits are conducted.
• Actively promote communication links and good working relationships with colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of work ethics in respect to lateness and absences.
• Plan production effectively to optimise resources and output.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role.
• Fully integrate and deliver daily asset care to all equipment.
• Operate and take ownership of various pieces of packaging equipment, ensuring its effective and high performing operation.

What you’ll need to be successful in the role

We are looking for a motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative and knows about supply chain processes and sticking to health and safety rules

Having previous experience of working in a FMCG or related company would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

You must be a strong communicator, who is able to prioritise tasks in a timely and organised manner and contribute to regular department meetings

You’ll be a strong performer with a good attendance record and a willingness to learn further skills

Forklift licence would be beneficial —we’ve got training ready!

Benefits

• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range
• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• On-site Gym
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.