Formulation Operator 12 months FTC

Danone; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Income protection

Job summary

Danone is seeking a Formulation Operator for a 12-month fixed-term contract at our Kettering site. The role involves overseeing the blending process, coordinating inbound and outbound transport, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will operate start-up and shutdown procedures, read P&IDs, trace process lines, and record daily production statistics. The ideal candidate has GCSEs, strong English, and experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• GCSE standard or equivalent required.
• Be able to communicate in written and verbal English.
• Experience in working in food manufacturing environment.
• Awareness of food allergens and basic food hygiene.
• Working knowledge of MS Office/IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the blending (formulation) process of the semi-finished product to keep planned work on track.
• Follow up on inbound/outbound transport of products.
• Maintain food safety, process quality and yield standards; monitor equipment operation.
• Responsible for start-up and shutdown of the manufacturing plant.
• Read and understand P&IDs and trace process lines; record production statistics daily.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

About The Job

Job Title: Formulation Operator 12 months FTC (Factory 2)

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

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.

What’s Next

The closing date for applications is 30th October 2026.