Production Operator - Dairy-Free Cheese

About the role

Saputo Dairy UK, which makes cheeses, dairy spreads and dairy-free products under brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale, is hiring a production operator in Townhead, Rothesay. You will gain experience making dairy-free cheese, working at a station for your first few months before moving between stations along the process. The shift runs Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve working methods
• Measure, grade and feed batches of raw materials into production machinery
• Operate production line equipment, including cheese slicers and graters
• Report equipment faults to maintenance staff
• Monitor the production process, carry out basic testing and quality checks, and record results
• Store goods and raw materials in the factory or warehouse
• Pack goods ready for shipment on pallets
• Clean and maintain work areas and machinery
• Maintain production records

Required profile

• Basic IT skills, for example using a PC or HMI with keyboard skills; knowledge of Word and Excel is an advantage
• Problem-solving efficiency
• Able to communicate and work alone and as part of a team
• Understanding of basic food hygiene

What we offer

• Site bonus scheme (We Share Bonus)
• Development opportunities
• Full training and on-the-job support
• A collaborative team environment within a growing supply chain operation