Production Technician - Aylesbury
Added 22 Sept · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 3116
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 8111, is not on the eligible-occupation list. The job could also be SOC 3116, which is on it, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask Arla Foods what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 8111 (Food, drink and tobacco process operatives) · 60% match
- Possible 3116 (Planning, process and production technicians) · 27% match
- Ineligible 9132 (Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers) · 8% match
About the role
Do you want to run high-speed filling lines that produce household-favourite milk products, driving quality, efficiency and continuous improvement every shift?
As a Production Technician on our Yellow Team, you’ll keep our filling lines performing at their best—solving issues fast, maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement and team decision-making.
How You Will Make An Impact
You will ensure the efficient running of filling lines in the Production area, contributing to quality and technical standards so the team can produce high-quality milk products reliably and cost-effectively. You’ll operate equipment and production systems (LMS/SAP), resolve minor breakdowns, maintain strict hygiene and safety standards, and plan production to optimise resources and output.
As a Production Technician on our Yellow Team, you’ll keep our filling lines performing at their best—solving issues fast, maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement and team decision-making.
How You Will Make An Impact
You will ensure the efficient running of filling lines in the Production area, contributing to quality and technical standards so the team can produce high-quality milk products reliably and cost-effectively. You’ll operate equipment and production systems (LMS/SAP), resolve minor breakdowns, maintain strict hygiene and safety standards, and plan production to optimise resources and output.
- Operate and effectively run filling lines using production systems (LMS/SAP) and equipment (e.g., Labeller, Fillers) to consistently deliver high-quality products.
- Work to high standards to achieve targets in Quality, Efficiency, Waste and cost reduction; ensure full completion of daily targets.
- Monitor equipment performance; correct or raise issues before they escalate; resolve minor breakdowns and perform basic maintenance.
- Maintain strict food hygiene and health & safety standards; ensure departmental procedures are followed, records maintained, and regular audits completed.
- Plan production to optimise resources and output; contribute to team reporting and decision-making; promote strong communication and working relationships.
- 1–2 years’ experience in an operational role in food manufacturing.
- Strong quality and safety awareness; familiarity with CIP, hygiene, dairy H&S and product quality standards.
- Competent with production systems and PC skills; lean awareness and understanding of milk supply chain and sustainability.
What do we offer?
You’ll be part of a high-performing production team in a modern facility, where your skills directly influence quality and efficiency. We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive, collaborative culture will bring out the best in you as you help us deliver responsibly for consumers and the farmer-owners behind Arla.
Would you like to join us?
If you’re ready to run filling lines with excellence and help us achieve our production targets, please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and may close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.
For additional information, please contact [email protected].
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives (SOC 8111) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~145k in sampleSOC 8111
- Middle half £25,012–31,616
- Median £27,248
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