Production operator

Danisco (UK) Limited; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Performance bonus

Salary review

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, based in Beaminster, Dorset. This on‑site role focuses on hands‑on production, quality and safety, packing finished products, stock control, and batch preparation to meet customer specifications.

You will operate spray drying equipment and support continuous improvement within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has production experience, a safety mindset, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a production, process, manufacturing, or packing environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to follow procedures and work accurately in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing responsibilities independently.
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished products in line with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Support stock control activities and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Prepare and batch ingredients for production processes.
• Operate and monitor spray drying equipment and powder production processes.
• Ensure production activities are completed within established quality, timing, and cost standards.
• Report equipment and plant issues promptly to the Engineering team.
• Carry out basic maintenance and housekeeping activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team problem‑solving activities.

Skills

Production experience

Safety focused

Procedures

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Job Summary Are you looking for a hands‑on manufacturing role where quality, safety, and teamwork drive success every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in Beaminster, Dorset, United Kingdom (on‑site role). Be part of a safety‑focused, collaborative, and dedicated team where your contribution helps deliver high‑quality solutions to customers around the world.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Work to the highest standards of personal safety and food safety.
• Pack finished products in line with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Support stock control activities and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Prepare and batch ingredients for production processes.
• Operate and monitor spray drying equipment and powder production processes.
• Ensure production activities are completed within established quality, timing, and cost standards.
• Report equipment and plant issues promptly to the Engineering team.
• Carry out basic maintenance and housekeeping activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team problem‑solving activities.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Experience working within a production, process, manufacturing, or packing environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to follow procedures and work accurately in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing responsibilities independently.
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Counterbalance forklift truck licence.
• Experience supporting basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary
• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Regular pay review and salary increase programs.
• Inclusive workplace where diversity is valued.
• Learning, training, and development opportunities.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.