Stores Operator

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

Job summary

A leading dairy products company is seeking a Stores Operator in Stranraer. The role involves storing and managing products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and working in various conditions. Candidates should have basic math skills, be able to work independently and in teams, and have the right to work in the UK. Benefits include competitive hourly wage and bonuses.

Benefits

Contributory salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Discounted company product

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and ability to understand spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Store, load, and unload products throughout the site.
• Ensure departments run smoothly and maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain product traceability for legal compliance.
• Handle basic computer tasks and work independently or as a team.
• Work in low temperatures and outdoor conditions.

Skills

Basic math and computer skills

Understanding of basic food hygiene

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Forklift Licence

Manual handling training

Job description

Overview

Location: Lactalis UK & Ireland, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 7DA
Working Hours: Full Time Permanent (1785 hours per annum)

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

Responsibilities

• Store, load, and unload products throughout the site; remove/store goods; prepare loads for dispatch; and load/unload lorries to support production and operations.
• Ensure departments run smoothly by performing tasks to protect product safety, legality, and quality; maintain cleanliness; and assist the Stores Manager.
• Maintain product traceability for legal compliance and comply with safety and quality procedures as part of the Food Safety Management System (including HACCP and external certification standards).
• Handle basic computer tasks; work both independently and as part of a team.
• Work will be carried out in low temperatures and outdoor conditions, with lone working a common aspect; role typically based on a 5-day working week covering early, day, and back shifts. Some weekend or out-of-hours work will be required.
• Having a Forklift Licence, manual handling training, and experience in an industrial environment would be advantageous; training will be provided. Some LGV/HGV experience would also be advantageous.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic math and computer skills; understanding of basic food hygiene and HACCP.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to understand spoken and written English.

Salary & Benefits

£12.85 per hour + shift premium where applicable; holidays. Benefits include contributory salary sacrifice pension, life insurance, discretionary annual performance bonus, and discounted company product.

How to Apply

If you think you have what we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a cover note stating why you are applying for the role by Friday 14 March 2025.

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

Application Process

To apply, please complete the job vacancy form below.