Machine Operator

About The Role

As a Machine Operator, you will play a vital role in our production team, ensuring that quality and food safety remain at the forefront. This hands-on role involves working across various production lines and machinery, maintaining efficiency, and upholding excellent hygiene standards. We provide full training and development opportunities, making this position ideal for experienced candidates or those seeking to progress in a career in food production.
 
Summary
Days worked: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 37.5 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: 0530, 1400
 
Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, clean down, and operate milk and cream filling machinery.
• Maintain quality and food safety standards in all processes.
• Pack finished products, preparing them for distribution.
• Follow company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Report any issues promptly to supervisory staff.
• Work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members as needed.

Skills (Essential)

• Strong attention to detail for accuracy and precision.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Positive attitude with high commitment and motivation levels.
• Ability to work flexibly under varying shift patterns.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Capable of managing fast-paced production lines.
• Ability to achieve Level 2 Food Safety certification.

Skills (Desirable)

• Previous experience in a dairy or food production setting.
• Familiarity with food production, hygiene, and safety procedures.

Important Notes

• This role requires manual handling and adherence to strict hygiene standards.
• Due to food hygiene regulations only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the production area.
• Reliable transportation to the Tewkesbury site is necessary, as public transport may not align with shift times.

Progression routes
We offer a range of progression routes for team members who excel in the Machine Operator role:

• Machine Operator – Advanced Level (Multiple Disciplines)
• Team Leader
• Process Operative (Pasteurisation or Tanker Bay)
• Laboratory Team
• Hygiene Team

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.