Production Operative

Job description

SDUK's brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly, Wensleydale, and Sheese), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

This process operator position is one where you will gain experience of the making of dairy-free cheese, with your work going towards ensuring the production of quality product, both branded and private label (retailer own brands).

The role is one with real progression opportunities, where you can develop and progress your career.

This could be a great opportunity for someone with food preparation experience or looking to try something new.

Come and join our friendly team today!

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 7am-4.40pm

YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY

• Identifying and communicating opportunities to improve working methods.

• Measuring, grading and feeding batches of raw materials into production machinery

• Operating production line equipment

• Reporting equipment faults to maintenance staff

• Monitoring the production process and carrying out basic testing, quality checks, and recording results

• Storing goods and raw materials in the factory or warehouse

• Packing goods to be ready for shipment on pallets

• Cleaning and maintaining work areas and machinery

• Actively maintaining production records

YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE

• Knowledgeable with basic IT skills. Eg. Ability to use a PC/HMI (with keyboard skills) with additional knowledge of Word and Excel an advantage

• Efficient with problem solving skills

• Able to communicate and work alone and as part of a team

• Aware of basic food hygiene

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH

• Development opportunities

• Full training and on-the-job support

• A collaborative team environment within a growing supply chain operation

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.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rothesay

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-06-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English