Cheese Production Operator (part-time)

Lactalis Ltd.; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dairy company in Stranraer is looking for a part-time Cheese Operator to join their team. Responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring health and safety, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should be motivated with some experience in manufacturing, particularly in the food industry. The role offers £13.04 per hour with various benefits, including a pension and performance bonuses. Flexible and job-sharing arrangements are considered.

Benefits

Contributory salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Discounted company product

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in the food industry.
• Exposure to a continuous improvement/lean environment is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery/processes and ensure health & safety standards.
• Monitor product quality and maintain food hygiene practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Timekeeping skills

Motivation

Job description

Overview

The Caledonian Cheese Company in Stranraer, part of Lactalis UK & Ireland, now has opportunities for a part-time Cheese Operator to work as part of the team making our award-winning, quality cheeses.

Location and Hours

Location: Lactalis UK & Ireland, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 7DA

Working Hours: Part-Time – 1,000 Hours Minimum per Annum

Responsibilities

You will be based within our cheese production process and will be responsible for machine/process operations including health & safety, quality and food hygiene for your area. You will be able to work effectively on your own initiative as well as being part of a team. Attention to detail and good timekeeping are essential.

Qualifications

Candidates will be highly motivated, preferably with some experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the food industry. Additionally, exposure to a continuous improvement/lean environment would be a distinct advantage.

Hours and Benefits

The job requires some shift work which attracts a premium rate. Full training will be provided with the opportunity to progress. Minimum guaranteed hours are 1,000 per annum. Additional hours may be provided up to full-time hours (1,785) however this cannot be guaranteed.

£13.04 per hour + shift premium as appropriate and holidays, additional benefits are contributory salary sacrifice pension, life insurance, discretionary annual performance bonus and discounted company product.

Work Arrangement

As part of our commitment to creating a flexible and inclusive work environment, we are open to considering job-sharing arrangements for this role. If you are interested in exploring this option, please indicate so in your application. We believe that job sharing can be a great way to accommodate different work-life balances and we are dedicated to finding the right solution that works for both the individual and the organisation. Join us and be part of a team that values diversity and flexibility in the workplace.

Application

If you think you have what we are looking for we would like to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with a cover note stating why you are applying for the role by Friday 5th April 2025.

N.B. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to understand spoken and written English.

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