Dairy Production Operator - 12h Shifts, 5-Week Rotation

Arla Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Group in Aylesbury is seeking a Production Operative to join the flagship dairy on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work 12-hour day and night shifts, supporting the daily operation of filling and labelling lines to meet quality and safety targets.

The role requires experience in FMCG, a food hygiene certificate, and familiarity with SAP/SCADA systems. The shift pattern spans five weeks with 10 consecutive days off, offering a stable, long-term position at Europe’s largest fresh milk

Qualifications

• Good communicator with ability to understand instructions.
• Previous experience in an FMCG or related company.
• Food hygiene certificate is required.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent to demonstrate basic vocational learning.
• Experience of SAP process order management and automated data collection systems (SCADA, OEE, SPC).

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of container filling/labelling machinery safely and efficiently to produce high quality products.
• Report and/or correct safety issues and maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings.
• Perform quality inspections on materials and finished product (codes, seals and weights).
• Responsible for proper and accurate product/package/code changes.
• Perform all filling/labelling operator CIP duties and surface foaming with mechanical cleaning.
• Perform simple preventative maintenance (clean, inspect, lubricate, tighten).
• Monitor equipment and process performance and raise issues before they become problems.

Skills

Good communicator

Experience in FMCG

Education

Food hygiene certificate

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

SAP process order management

SCADA

OEE

SPC

Job description

Arla Group in Aylesbury is seeking a Production Operative to join the flagship dairy on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work 12-hour day and night shifts, supporting the daily operation of filling and labelling lines to meet quality and safety targets.

The role requires experience in FMCG, a food hygiene certificate, and familiarity with SAP/SCADA systems. The shift pattern spans five weeks with 10 consecutive days off, offering a stable, long-term position at Europe’s largest fresh milk