Production Operative - Arla Foods, Stourton Dairy

Arla Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Leeds is seeking a Health, Safety & Quality professional to ensure a safe working environment and operate filling machines efficiently. The ideal candidate will have previous FMCG experience and a food hygiene certificate. The role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and flexible benefits, working 42 hours on a 4 on 4 off schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to understand instructions.
• Experience in a related company.
• Basic level of vocational learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling machines safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality inspections on materials and products.
• Report safety issues and maintain proper conditions.
• Conduct simple preventive maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance.

Skills

Good communicator

Previous experience in an FMCG

Food hygiene certificate

Experience of SAP process order management

Knowledge of SCADA, OEE, SPC

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Who are Arla Foods ?

• We are the UK’s largest Dairy.
• We are a farmer owned co-operative.
• We are the creator of household brands such as Cravendale, Anchor, Lurpak, Castello, and many more of your favourites!

What’s the role ?

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensures a health and safety mindset, and safe working environment.
• Contributes to a healthy and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily operation of container filling machines , safely and efficiently to produce top quality products.
• Report and/or correct safety issues. Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings.
• Perform quality inspections on materials and finished product. Quality checks to include, codes, seals and weights.
• Responsible for accurate product/package/code changes.
• Perform all filling operator CIP duties and surface foaming with mechanical cleaning for all other areas in accordance with specified cleaning schedules.
• Perform simple preventative maintenance, i.e. clean, inspect, lubricate and tighten.
• Monitor equipment and process performance, correct /raise issues before they become problem.

Attributes/Experience

• Good communicator with ability to understand instructions
• Previous experience in an FMCG or related company.
• Food hygiene certificate.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent is desirable to demonstrate basic level of vocational learning ability.
• Experience of SAP process order management and automated data collection systems i.e. SCADA, OEE, SPC.

What’s on offer ?

• 2 days - 2 nights, 4 on 4 off. (42hr contract).
• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Benefits

Closing Date for applications 23rd August 2025

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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