Production Operative (Grade 1) - Westbury

Arla Foods; Westbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a proactive Production Operative for their Westbury facility, the largest butter and powder site in the UK. The successful candidate will work in a fully-automated environment, ensuring safety and quality while operating complex machinery. Arla Foods offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for internal promotion, along with a supportive and diverse working culture.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Pension plan with employer contribution matched up to 6%

Subsidised canteen

Discounted on-site staff shop

Free on-site parking

Cheese Hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Flexible attitude to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate high speed processing and packing equipment.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on production line.
• Receive full training for tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Technical understanding

Job description

Production Operative (Grade 1)

Arla Foods, Westbury Dairy, BA13 4WD

£41.1k per annum starting salary

Arla Foods are looking to recruit a proactive and thorough Production Operative to join our team at our Westbury Dairy. Our Westbury site is the largest butter and powder facility in the UK as well as being 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.

Responsibilities

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.

This role will be working our Continental Shift pattern. You will work 12 hours shifts, rotating between days and nights including some weekends (2 weekends per month).

We are looking for someone who is 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 £41.1k pa), 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

Benefits

• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range
• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Discounted staff shop
• Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!

Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla

• We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
• We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brand
• We experimented with bio powered trucks (google it- you won’t regret it), and built the world’s first ever 100% carbon neutral dairy. All as part of our ongoing commitment to combatting climate change.
• We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands.
• We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe.
  
  

If this role is something of interest then please apply via the link below. If you have any other questions then please reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Acquisition Partner

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

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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