Production Operative

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.

At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

Production Operative – Ash Manor

As a Production Operative, you will be a key member of the Grating and Packing facilities playing a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient production and packing of quality grated cheese.

This position is 40 hours per week with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday 6.00am-2.00pm/2.00pm-10.00pm (rotating shifts) including bank holidays, as the business requires.

The Role:

• Ensure a quality product by checking for defects
• Operate Machinery as per company Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments
• Adjust production lines as needed to avoid downtime
• Assist and support production teams in loading and unloading materials and products as necessary
• Keep accurate records of production activities to comply with company and legislative requirements.
• Strictly follow the departments cleaning schedule and support other functions as deemed necessary

The Person:

• Minimum of 12 months experience in manufacturing environment, preferable FMCG or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Competent in MS Office
• 6 months experience in FMCG manufacturing environment
• 6 months experience in Packing and/or High Care

Learn more about the company and to apply online  or from the Connected App using the Careers tile.

Completed application forms must be received online before: 5:00pm on Tuesday 23rd May 2026

Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.

We are an equal opportunities employer

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