Production Technician - Aylesbury

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods A.m.b.a is seeking a Production Technician to run high-speed filling lines in a modern facility. You’ll solve issues quickly, uphold strict hygiene and safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative team.

With 1–2 years in an operational food-manufacturing role, you’ll use LMS/SAP, monitor line performance, and support cost‑reduction targets while maintaining quality throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Operate and run filling lines using production systems LMS/SAP and equipment (Labeller, Fillers).
• Maintain high quality and safety standards across shifts.
• Monitor and resolve minor issues to keep lines running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling lines and production systems to deliver high‑quality products.
• Meet daily targets for quality, efficiency, waste and cost reduction.
• Monitor equipment performance, fix minor breakdowns and perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards; follow procedures and keep records.
• Plan production to optimise resources and contribute to team reporting and decision‑making.

Skills

Production systems LMS/SAP

Equipment operation

Quality and safety awareness

PC skills

Lean awareness

Tools

LMS/SAP

Labeller

Filler equipment

Job description

Do you want to run high-speed filling lines that produce household-favourite milk products, driving quality, efficiency and continuous improvement every shift?

As a Production Technician on our Yellow Team, you’ll keep our filling lines performing at their best—solving issues fast, maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement and team decision-making.

How you will make an impact

You will ensure the efficient running of filling lines in the Production area, contributing to quality and technical standards so the team can produce high-quality milk products reliably and cost-effectively. You’ll operate equipment and production systems (LMS/SAP), resolve minor breakdowns, maintain strict hygiene and safety standards, and plan production to optimise resources and output.

• Operate and effectively run filling lines using production systems (LMS/SAP) and equipment (e.g., Labeller, Fillers) to consistently deliver high-quality products.
• Work to high standards to achieve targets in Quality, Efficiency, Waste and cost reduction; ensure full completion of daily targets.
• Monitor equipment performance; correct or raise issues before they escal...; resolve minor breakdowns and perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain strict food hygiene and health & safety standards; ensure departmental procedures are followed, records maintained, and regular audits completed.
• Plan production to optimise resources and output; contribute to team reporting and decision-making; promote strong communication and working relationships.

What will make you successful

• 1–2 years’ experience in an operational role in food manufacturing.
• Strong quality and safety awareness; familiarity with CIP, hygiene, dairy H&S and product quality standards.
• Competent with production systems and PC skills; lean awareness and understanding of milk supply chain and sustainability.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and quality testing; disciplined in following procedures and maintaining records.
• Proactive problem solver you use initiative to keep lines running and prevent issues.
• Quality-driven operator you uphold strict hygiene and safety while meeting daily targets.

Join a market leader producing nutritious, household-favourite brands with a sustainability focus, in a collaborative team culture that offers a steep learning curve and strong support for development, within a purpose-driven, safety-first environment where your contributions make a real impact.

What do we offer?

You’ll be part of a high-performing production team in a modern facility, where your skills directly influence quality and efficiency. We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive, collaborative culture will bring out the best in you as you help us deliver responsibly for consumers and the farmer-owners behind Arla.

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.

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