Production Operative - Settle Dairy

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Settle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Settle is seeking a Production Operative to ensure the safe and efficient running of production lines for Lacto-Free products. Responsibilities include quality inspections, reporting safety issues, and maintaining cleaning schedules. Ideal candidates will have a solid commitment to quality and teamwork, with opportunities for training provided. The role offers a rotating shift pattern with significant time off and various staff perks.

Benefits

Discounted on-site staff shop

Employer pension contribution matched up to 6%

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Christmas cheese hamper

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar production environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and run production lines safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality inspections on materials and finished products.
• Report safety issues to maintain proper conditions.

Skills

Team player

Quality assurance

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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As our new Production Operative at our Settle Dairy you will play an integral part in the production of our fantastic Lacto-Free products. Working a rotating continental 12hr shift pattern covering both days and nights you will monitor the running of our production lines ensuring key targets are achieved. The shift pattern is over 4 weeks and includes 8 consecutive days off!

Responsibilities

• Running of our production lines safely and efficiently to produce top quality products
• Performing quality inspections on materials and finished product
• Quality checks to include, codes, sealing and weights
• Filling of trays, glues and caps
• Reporting safety issues to maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings
• Perform specified cleaning tasks as per our daily/monthly schedules.

What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role

• Previous experience working within a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience with food safety regulations and practices would be beneficial but not essential
• All training and support will be provided during your induction period
• A motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative
• You’re as serious about quality as we are – and ready to work hard to achieve it
• A good attendance record and a willingness to learn further skills
• 1 week off in every 4 weeks!
• 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
• Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods

Due to the site closure which we estimate to be in the second half of 2027, we are offering an enhanced reward and support package to support our colleagues. This includes a pro rata retention payment (25% of average annual salary) as well as a redundancy payment based on length of service (no 2-year minimum service needed). We are also offering relocation support for colleagues staying with Arla following site closure as well as out service support for those colleagues who choose not to stay

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.

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