At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.
The Whey Process Operator (WPO) fixed term contract (FTC) position is a key role for ensuring the high-quality of product being processed, utilizing computers to control the parameters of machinery are set, running on-going checks for key metrics, recording data on systems, along with manual responsibilities such as pipe changes, some manual carrying, and cleaning.
This is a position well suited to someone with experience utilizing computers, with hands-on experience with a range of gauges, valves, meter readers, etc.
Salary: £29,858.88 per annum
Shift pattern: 3-on/3-off, days & nights, 7-7
Fixed term: 9-12 months
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
1. Operating a process plant component to the required quality and process standards.
2. Implementing the production plan and monitoring compliance against the plan.
3. Ensuring required samples are taken for testing by the technical department.
YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…
4. Experienced working with computer systems in a role.
5. Able to demonstrate an understanding and hands-on experience working woth gauges, pressure valves, meter readers, etc.
6. Someone that has strong teamworking skills.
7. Able to demonstrate the ability to learn the technical aspects of processes.
8. Able to show an understanding and willingness to comply with all food standards (GMP, health & safety etc.) consistent with working in a world class food manufacturing environment.
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
9. We Share bonus scheme
10. Flexible working – the ability to work from home for up to 3 days a week
11. Inclusive working environment
12. Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas.
13. Enhanced employer pension contributions
14. Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
15. Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
16. Long service recognised every 5 years
17. Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
18. Discounted branded products
19. Free, onsite parking
20. Individual allocated lockers
21. Subsidised staff restaurant
22. 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
23. My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Our business was founded in 1933. Having sold our dairies business in 2015, we now produce and sell some of the best-loved food brands in the UK, including Cathedral City cheese, Clover spread, Country Life butter and Frylight spray oil. We have a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio including the Vitalite and Sheese brands and also manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.
Our commitment is to produce high quality, nutritious food in a sustainable way. We do that from our head office, operating sites and innovation centre which are spread across the UK. Since 2019 we are part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world.