Production Operative
Company
Location
Tewkesbury, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
1/21/2025
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Description
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
Operate machinery to pack products.
Prepare finished products for distribution.
Maintain high hygiene and quality standards.
Communicate issues promptly to the supervisory team.
Ensure adherence to company procedures and health and safety standards.
Fulfil Additional Duties As Required By Management.Essential Skills
Attention to detail for accuracy and precision.
Good numeracy skills.
Strong team player with effective communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive, can-do attitude.
Flexible and capable of working varying shifts.
Commitment to achieving Level 2 Food Safety certification.Desirable Skills
Experience in the dairy or food production sector.
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
We offer a range of progression routes for team members to continue their development within Production:
Trainee Machine Operator
Laboratory Team
Hygiene Team
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:
Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
Cycle to work scheme.
Discounted products and delivery options.
Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
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
Operate machinery to pack products.
Prepare finished products for distribution.
Maintain high hygiene and quality standards.
Communicate issues promptly to the supervisory team.
Ensure adherence to company procedures and health and safety standards.
Fulfil Additional Duties As Required By Management.Essential Skills
Attention to detail for accuracy and precision.
Good numeracy skills.
Strong team player with effective communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive, can-do attitude.
Flexible and capable of working varying shifts.
Commitment to achieving Level 2 Food Safety certification.Desirable Skills
Experience in the dairy or food production sector.
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
We offer a range of progression routes for team members to continue their development within Production:
Trainee Machine Operator
Laboratory Team
Hygiene Team
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:
Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
Cycle to work scheme.
Discounted products and delivery options.
Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
Advertise with us.
Please contact: hello@huntukvisasponsors.com
Please contact: hello@huntukvisasponsors.com
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