Process Technician - Oakthorpe

Arla Foods; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy production is seeking a Process Technician to oversee quality and technical operations in milk processing. The role involves operating SCADA systems, conducting quality tests, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented, flexible, and possess GCSEs in Math and English. Join a cooperative committed to sustainability and innovation in the dairy industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discounted on-site staff shop

On-site gym

Employer pension contribution up to 6%

On-site canteen

Christmas cheese hamper

Qualifications

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Experience in dairy or chilled food manufacturing is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn multiple skills in processing and production.

Responsibilities

• Operate SCADA systems for milk intake and processing.
• Conduct laboratory testing for quality approval.
• Monitor equipment and troubleshoot minor issues.

Skills

Team-oriented

Flexibility

Reliability

Good time management

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in Math and English

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

N13 6BU

12 hour shift pattern, days and nights

What do our Process Technicians do?

Reporting to the Process Team Leader, you will be responsible for quality and technical areas in the process to produce high-quality milk products reliably and cost-effectively. You will oversee unit operations related to milk reception and milk/cream processing.

This key role ensures raw and finished products meet standards, adhere to legal requirements, and align with Arla Foods' Business Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Operate SCADA systems for milk intake, processing, cream export, and CIP cleaning.
• Conduct laboratory testing for raw and finished products' quality approval.
• Achieve departmental KPIs such as safety, quality, efficiency, wastage, and costs.
• Follow roster patterns flexibly to meet business needs.
• Monitor equipment, troubleshoot minor issues, and escalate problems.
• Maintain food hygiene, safety standards, and quality protocols.
• Follow procedures, keep records, and input data into SAP.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote communication and good working relationships across teams.
• Participate in investigations and team decision-making.
• Strive to reduce wastage of products, utilities, and materials.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Independent, team-oriented, flexible, and responsible.
• Experience in dairy or chilled food manufacturing is advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to learn multiple skills, including processing, production, and intake.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Math and English.
• Proficiency in PC skills, especially Excel and SAP.
• Enthusiasm for change, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Reliability and good time management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Discounted on-site staff shop
• On-site gym
• Employer pension contribution up to 6%
• On-site canteen
• Christmas cheese hamper

About Arla:

We are a farmer-owned cooperative committed to fair pricing for farmers, sustainability, and innovation. We produce iconic brands like Lurpak and operate globally. Join us to shape the future of dairy, contribute to sustainability, and be part of a diverse, collaborative team.

Apply directly through our official channels. We do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies for this role.