Formulation Operator

Danone; Kettering; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Income protection

Job summary

Danone in Kettering is hiring a Formulation Operator to oversee the blending process of our semi-finished products and ensure safe, productive operations.

You will manage startup/shutdown of the plant, monitor equipment, read P&IDs, perform stock takes and record daily production statistics while adhering to food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards. Nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Awareness of food allergens and basic food hygiene.
• Proficiency with MS Office or similar IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the blending/formulation process for the semi-finished product line.
• Follow up on inbound/outbound product transport.
• Maintain food safety, process quality and yield standards.
• Start-up and shutdown of the manufacturing plant.
• Read and understand P&IDs and trace process lines.
• Conduct regular stock takes and record production statistics.
• Monitor equipment operation and record accurate daily information.

Skills

GCSE standard

English communication

IT literacy

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Job

Job Title: Formulation Operator

Location: Kettering

Salary: Competitive/ Benefits include pension, private healthcare, income protection etc

We currently have an opportunity for a Formulation Operator.

The function of a Formulation Operator is to oversee the blending (formulation) process of the semi-finished product so planned work continues in a safe and productive manner. You will be required to follow-up on transport on inbound/outbound delivery of products. Maintain food safety and process quality and yield standards. Start-up and shutdown the manufacturing plant. Able to read and understand P&IDs and trace process lines. Conduct regular stock takes. You will be required to record production statistics, monitor equipment operation and record accurate information on a daily basis.

About You

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative, have strong communication skills, be able to prioritise, solve technical and complex problems and be able to work nights and weekends.

The following qualifications/skills are required:

• GCSE standard or equivalent
• Be able to communicate in written and verbal English
• Experience in working in food manufacturing environment
• Have an awareness of food allergen and basic food hygiene
• Working knowledge of IT systems such as MS Office

Desirable

• FLT licence
• HACCP trained
• COSHH trained
• Conversant with CIP (Clean In Place) processes

About Us

This Role Offers:

You will be joining a dynamic, winning team, with a keen focus on delivering in the safest way possible. You will be responsible for the safe operation and troubleshooting of the facility’s equipment and instruments. Close working relationships between the Steriliser Operator and other production functions are integral to the success of this role. You will become conversant with internal processes and structures such as IWS, MES and using SQCDME Key Performance Indicators as a measure of success.

About Us:

We are the market leader in an ever-expanding category. We have record breaking teams within the Alpro group and are very proud of our successes. All operational roles are instrumental to the Team winning in all areas, especially Health and Safety.

Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us.

You can find further details about us, and other potential roles at www.danone.com.

The closing date for applications is 30th October 2026.