Despatch Operator - Lockerbie

Arla Foods Ltd; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Group in Lockerbie, UK, is seeking motivated individuals for a hands-on warehousing role within a cold store environment. You will move finished dairy products, pick orders, and load/unload using pallet trucks, with a rotating 4-on-4-off day/night shift.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP and housekeeping, with a competitive package around £37,000 including shift allowance and pension contributions. Prior experience in warehousing, logistics or FMCG is beneficial but full training provided.

Qualifications

• Focus on safety and GMP
• Reliable attendance and teamwork
• Physically active role requiring long periods on feet

Responsibilities

• Move finished dairy products from production to refrigerated storage.
• Complete order picking, stock counts and inventory in the cold store.
• Load and unload vehicles using pallet trucks and handling equipment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Support efficient dispatch of products to customers and maintain a safe workplace.

Job description

How you will make an impact

• Move finished dairy products safely from production into refrigerated storage areas.


• Complete order picking, stock counts and inventory activities within the cold store operation.


• Load and unload vehicles using pallet trucks and approved handling equipment.


• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, GMP and housekeeping.


• Support the efficient dispatch of products to customers while contributing to a safe working environment.

What will make you successful

We're looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and can also work independently. You'll be comfortable within a physically active role where you'll spend much of your shift on your feet. Previous experience within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, cold stores, FMCG or distribution environments would be beneficial but is not essential.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, good attendance, a focus on safety, and the ability to work a rotating 4-on-4-off shift pattern covering both days and nights. Knowledge of food manufacturing, health and safety or warehouse operations would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

What do we offer?

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading dairy manufacturers at our Lockerbie site. We offer a competitive package of approximately £37,000 including shift allowance, matched pension contributions of up to 6%, comprehensive training and development, and the potential for long-term career opportunities.

Our Lockerbie site produces both milk and cheese and processes some of the highest-quality milk in the UK. Over 60% of our colleagues have more than 10 years of service, reflecting the supportive culture and stability available within the business.

Would you like to join us?

If you're looking for a hands-on role that combines teamwork, responsibility and career development within a global food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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