Production Operator - Aylesbury Dairy

Arla Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Group in Aylesbury is seeking a Production Operative to join the flagship dairy on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work 12-hour day and night shifts, supporting the daily operation of filling and labelling lines to meet quality and safety targets.

The role requires experience in FMCG, a food hygiene certificate, and familiarity with SAP/SCADA systems. The shift pattern spans five weeks with 10 consecutive days off, offering a stable, long-term position at Europe’s largest fresh milk

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of container filling/labelling machinery safely and efficiently to produce high quality products.
• Report and/or correct safety issues and maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings.
• Perform quality inspections on materials and finished product (codes, seals and weights).
• Responsible for proper and accurate product/package/code changes.
• Perform all filling/labelling operator CIP duties and surface foaming with mechanical cleaning.
• Perform simple preventative maintenance (clean, inspect, lubricate, tighten).
• Monitor equipment and process performance and raise issues before they become problems.

Skills

Good communicator

Experience in FMCG

Education

Food hygiene certificate

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

SAP process order management

SCADA

OEE

SPC

Job description

Things we love to tell you about our Aylesbury site

• As a Production Operative at our flagship Aylesbury Dairy you will play an integral part in the production of our fantastic dairy products. Our Aylesbury site is the largest fresh milk site in Europe where we produce for most of the UK retailers under their own brand. The site is same size footprint as 30 Wembley Stadiums!
• We are looking for somebody to join the team on full time, permanent basis, covering both days and night 12 hour shifts you will monitor the running of our production lines ensuring key targets are achieved.
• The shift pattern is over 5 weeks and includes 10 consecutive days off!

About the job

• Daily operation of container filling/labelling machinery 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 proper and accurate product/package/code changes
• Perform all filling/labelling 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 and correct /raise issues before they become problem

What you’ll need to be successful in the role

• 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

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 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.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.