Production Operative

About The Role

As a Production Operative, you will play an integral part in our production team, working across various lines within the factory. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with processes involved in packing and processing locally sourced milk products. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of hygiene and quality and adhering to health and safety regulations.

Summary

Days worked: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 37.5 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: 0600, 1400

Key Responsibilities

1. Operate machinery to pack products.
2. Prepare finished products for distribution.
3. Maintain high hygiene and quality standards.
4. Communicate issues promptly to the supervisory team.
5. Ensure adherence to company procedures and health and safety standards.
6. Fulfil additional duties as required by management.

Essential Skills

1. Attention to detail for accuracy and precision.
2. Good numeracy skills.
3. Strong team player with effective communication skills.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive, can-do attitude.
5. Flexible and capable of working varying shifts.
6. Commitment to achieving Level 2 Food Safety certification.

Desirable Skills

1. Experience in the dairy or food production sector.
2. Knowledge of food production and hygiene practices.

Physical Requirements

This is an active role involving manual handling. Due to food hygiene regulations, only a single solid wedding band is permitted—no earrings, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, or strong-scented products.

Note: Applicants must have their own transportation or live within walking/cycling distance, as public transport does not align with shift times.

Progression routes

1. Trainee Machine Operator
2. Laboratory Team
3. Hygiene Team
4. Process (via Machine Op)

About The Company

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service.

Team Cotteswold: At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers. The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.

The Team Cotteswold Purpose: Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
2. 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
3. Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
4. Cycle to work scheme.
5. Discounted products and delivery options.
6. Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
7. Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.