Production Operative - Westbury

Arla foods; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Shrewsbury seeks a Production Operative to operate high-speed processing and packing equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the production line. The role requires strong teamwork skills, flexibility, and good numeracy and literacy skills. Competitive salary of £36.9k pa with opportunities for growth and various benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Pension

Subsidised canteen

On-site staff shop

Free on-site parking

Christmas cheese hampers

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork skills and a flexible attitude required.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
• Technical understanding of processing and packing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed processing and packing equipment.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the production line.
• Work on a Continental Shift pattern: day and night shifts.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Strong numeracy

Strong literacy

Technical understanding

Job description

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Production Operative - Westbury, Shrewsbury

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will operate high-speed processing and packing equipment. You will be responsible for safety, quality, and efficiency on your production line. Full training will be provided.

This role involves working on our Continental Shift pattern: 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, including some weekends (2 weekends per month).

We seek individuals who can work independently, have strong teamwork skills, and a flexible attitude. Good numeracy and literacy skills, along with technical understanding, are essential.

What we offer

• Competitive salary starting from £36.9k pa, 26 days holiday, pension, and benefits package including opportunities for internal promotion
• Work in a professional, fully-automated environment
• Opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the company
• Subsidised canteen with breakfast and hot food
• On-site staff shop with discounts on Arla products such as Lurpak, Cravendale, and Arla Protein
• Employer pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Free on-site parking
• Christmas cheese hampers for staff

If interested, please apply via the link below. For questions, contact Tony Clapham, Talent Acquisition Partner.

Note: We are not partnered with recruitment agencies for this role. Agencies are asked not to submit CVs, as they will not be considered. Interested candidates should apply directly through our official channels.

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