Control Room Process Operator (£41k pa salary), Arla Westbury

TG Arla; Westbury; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable dairy business in Westbury is seeking an individual to operate large scale processing equipment in a fully automated environment. The role involves ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in day-to-day production. Ideal candidates are self-starters with teamwork skills and can work a continental shift pattern. The position offers a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, and a range of benefits including an employer matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Employer matching pension up to 6%

Subsidised canteen

Discounted on-site staff shop

Cheese hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Ability to work the continental shift pattern: 12-hour shifts rotating between days and nights.
• Self-starter with strong teamwork skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy, with sound technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Operate large scale processing equipment, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.
• Adhere to safety, quality and operational standards in production activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Technical understanding

Job description

Overview

Would you like to join a stable and reputable dairy business in Westbury, Wiltshire? We are the home to Anchor butter and the UK’s largest butter and powder facility. You will work in a fully automated environment where safety is our top priority and talent is nurtured through strong internal progression.

About the role

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you’ll operate large scale processing equipment (milk separators, evaporators, dryers, etc.) ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate large scale processing equipment (milk separators, evaporators, dryers, etc.) in a fully automated facility, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.
• Adhere to safety, quality and operational standards in day-to-day production activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work the continental shift pattern: 12-hour shifts rotating between days and nights, including some weekends (2 per month).
• Self-starter with strong teamwork skills and a flexible approach.
• Good numeracy and literacy, with sound technical understanding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£41 pa equals to £18.8 per hour), 26 days holiday, benefits package including pension and the opportunity to work with a market leading company that encourages internal promotion.
• Working in a professional environment at a fully-automated facility.
• Opportunity to learn new skills.
• Subsidised canteen with breakfast, hot food and internal staff shop.

Benefits

• Discounted on-site staff shop with Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range.
• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%.
• Free on-site parking.
• On-site canteen.
• Discounted staff shop.
• Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas.

If this role is of interest please apply via the link below. For questions, reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Acquisition Partner.

Please apply as soon as possible but no later than 31st October 2025.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We’re passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.