Production Operative

TieTalent; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Lockerbie is seeking a proactive Production Operative. The role involves operating production lines, conducting quality checks, and maintaining safety standards during 12-hour shifts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and a positive problem-solving attitude. Training in health & safety and food hygiene will be provided. Competitive salary and benefits include an employer-matched pension and on-site discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

Discounted on-site staff shop

Employer pension contribution matched up to 6%

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Christmas cheese hamper for staff

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process flow.
• Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene preferable.
• Positive attitude towards change and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packing lines using production IT systems.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Monitor equipment performance and address issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Numerate

Tools

SIC

SAP

MDE

OEE Database

Production logs

Job description

About

Arla Foods

Production Operative

Arla Foods, Lockerbie Dairy

Introduction

Arla Foods Lockerbie is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Production Operative to join our team at our Lockerbie Dairy.

As a Production Operative, you will assist with the efficient running of the packing lines in the production area within a busy milk production and packing site.

About The Job

The successful candidate will work a rolling shift pattern of 12-hour shifts, working 4 on, 4 off, with 2 days and 2 nights. They will contribute to the quality and technical areas in the production team to enable the production of high-quality dairy products in a reliable and cost-effective manner. Duties include:

• Effectively operate production and packing lines using production IT systems
• Perform basic maintenance tasks
• Monitor equipment performance and address issues proactively
• Maintain high standards of quality, health, and safety, including compliance with Arla and customer procedures
• Conduct finished product quality checks

Who are you?

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a good understanding of process flow, mechanical aptitude, and basic computer skills. A positive attitude towards change and problem-solving is essential.

Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene is preferable, but training will be provided. It is advantageous to be numerate and capable of handling paperwork and data entry systems such as SIC, SAP, MDE, OEE Database, and production logs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Discounted on-site staff shop with a range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale, and Arla Protein
• Employer pension contribution matched up to 6%
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Christmas cheese hamper for staff

If interested, please apply via the provided link or contact Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods.

Please note we are not partnered with recruitment agencies for this role. We do not accept CVs from agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.

Nice-to-have skills

• SAP

Location

Lockerbie, Scotland, United Kingdom

Languages

• English