Machine Operator (£34.1k pa starting salary) - Westbury Dairies

TN United Kingdom; Westbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a stable and reputable dairy business in Westbury, where your safety is prioritized in a fully-automated facility. This role as a Machine Operator offers a competitive starting salary and the chance to grow within a market-leading company that values internal promotion. You'll be part of a dynamic team, operating high-speed equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards. With a supportive environment and opportunities to learn new skills, this position is perfect for those looking to build a rewarding career in the dairy industry.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Pension benefits

Subsidised canteen

Opportunity for internal promotion

Qualifications

• Must follow Continental Shift pattern with 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to work independently and in teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed processing and packing equipment.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the production line.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Technical Understanding

Initiative

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Machine Operator (£34.1k pa starting salary) - Westbury Dairies, Westbury

Location: Westbury, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.03.2025

Job Description:

Would you like to join a stable and reputable dairy business in Westbury, Wiltshire? We have some vacancies across the factory, the largest butter and powder facility in the UK. The site is also the home of Anchor butter. You will be working in a fully-automated facility where your safety is the number one priority. Arla has a culture of rewarding talent by promoting internally.

Who are you?

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will be operating high speed processing and packing equipment. You will be responsible for safety, quality and efficiency on your production line. You will receive full training to carry out the tasks.

• You must be able to follow our Continental Shift pattern. You will work 12 hours shifts, rotating between days and nights including some weekends (2 weekends per month).
• You must be able to work on your own initiative, have strong team working skills and a flexible attitude to work.
• We need people who can demonstrate good levels of numeracy and literacy and have a sound technical understanding.

What do we offer?

• We offer a competitive salary (starting from £34.1k pa equals to £15.63 per hour), 26 days holiday, benefits package including pension and the opportunity to work with a market leading company that encourages internal promotion.
• You will be working in a professional environment at a fully-automated facility.
• You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and move up on our internal operator grading system.
• We also have a subsidised canteen with breakfast and hot food.