Overview
We are currently recruiting for 2 Technicians to work within the Process Operations Cottage Cheese department on a full time basis. The working hours for this role will be 42 hours per week, working on a shift rota of 4 on 4 off after training. During training you will be required to work within a Mon to Fri capacity. This role includes bookable holidays.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (salary discussed at application)
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays
* Annual Pay review
* Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory)
* 4 x annual life salary assurance
* Flexible Benefits - buy additional annual leave, reward gateway scheme - discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform
* People agenda commitment to training and development
* Access to discounted Arla products
* Most importantly - a cheese hamper at Christmas!
What the role involves
Reporting into the LCO Team Leader, the role will involve working as part of a closely knit team of skilled Technicians to achieve and surpass processing and production targets through the use of performance management tools and process confirmation.
Key responsibilities
* Promotes and practices a strong safety culture amongst the team whilst upholding a high level of GMP and adhere to 5S standards.
* Process order management using SAP systems.
* Ensuring that company policies and procedures are maintained with regard to Food Safety, GMP, Customer Codes of Practice, Health & safety, Environment and operating practices.
* Contributing to site Key Performance Indicators and Tactical Implementation Plans
What you’ll need to be successful
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the correct leadership behaviours that a role of this nature demands. You will be a confident communicator and team player with strong attention to detail. Ideally, you will have experience in an operational role within a manufacturing or logistics environment with knowledge of lean tools and techniques. Computer skills are required with previous use of SAP and Microsoft Office advantageous.
About our Stourton site
* Our Stourton site takes in 2.2 million litres of milk daily
* It produces around 660 million litres of the nation’s favourites per year from 16 automated filling lines
* From Stourton we produce over 225 SKUs within 10 different product groups, such as Cravendale & BOB filtered milk, flavoured milk, creams, alcohol cream, custards and cottage cheese.
* The site has received c.£315 million in investment since 2004
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 poo powered trucks 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.
Next steps
Please apply using the link or reach out to Jessica Thwaite, Talent Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for applications is 31-10-2025.
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