Production Technician- Aylesbury Dairy
Arla Foods
Estimated pay: ÂŁ26.1k-40.5k per year
Aston Clinton, HP22 5EZ
The Breakroom Take
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About Arla Foods
Arla Foods is a dairy product company. Their brands include Cravendale and Arla Skyr.
Job description from Arla Foods
Rotating shift pattern (days and nights)
Do you want to boost your career in a dynamic and global FMCG company? We are currently looking to recruit a Production Technician at our Aylesbury Dairy, which is the UK's largest and most technologically advanced Fresh Milk production facility, producing 1 billion litres of milk per year. Reporting to the Operations Team Leader, you will contribute to the quality and technical areas in the production team to enable it to produce the highest quality milk products in a reliable and cost effective way
How will you make an impact?
- Work to high standards to achieve departmental targets in Quality, Efficiency, Waste and cost reduction
- Actively contribute and seek continuous improvements to achieve departmental targets
- Resolve minor breakdowns and carry out basic maintenance
- Monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems
- Maintain strict food hygiene and health and safety standards
- Ensure full completion of daily targets
- Ensure departmental procedures are followed and records are maintained
- Contribute to the team reporting and decision making process
- Ensure quality, hygiene, health and safety standards are met
- Actively promote communication links and good working relationships with colleagues
- Maintain high standards of work ethics in respect to lateness and absences
- Effectively run the Filling lines by using production systems such as LMS / SAP, and operating equipment such as Labeller and Fillers to produce a high quality product
- Plan production effectively to optimise resources and output.
- To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role
What do you need to succeed?
The successful candidate will ideally have relevant experience within an FMCG environment, however this isn't essential as training will be provided. If you are a motivated individual who is a good team player and has a good attention to detail and good IT skills please apply using the link!
Please note that this is a shift based role with a mix of days and nights (12 hour shifts)
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
- Pension contribution matched up to 6%
- 4 x annual salary life assurance
- People agenda commitment to training and development (internal & external)
- Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
- Most importantly - Cheese hamper at Christmas
How to Apply
The closing date for applications is 28th October 2024. For more information please contact Senior Talent Partner Rachel McDaid ramci@arlafoods.com
Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.
We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?
BEWARE! RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails and fake recruitment campaigns on the internet from people purporting to work for Arla Foods. Learn more via this link.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Factory production operatives
Factory production operatives manufacture goods and parts in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and drink, construction and engineering
What you’ll do as a factory production operatives:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Make, manufacture and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Arla Foods pay production operatives enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Arla Foods pay production operatives market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
92% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do production operatives at Arla Foods get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
36% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Arla Foods pay production operatives sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do production operatives at Arla Foods do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do production operatives at Arla Foods get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
82% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for production operatives to book a holiday at Arla Foods?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
62% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Arla Foods managers change production operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for production operatives to take sick leave at Arla Foods?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do production operatives at Arla Foods feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do production operatives at Arla Foods get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
92% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for production operatives to work at Arla Foods?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
62% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do production operatives at Arla Foods enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do production operatives at Arla Foods recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do production operatives get enough training when they start at Arla Foods?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are production operatives given support to progress at Arla Foods?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do production operatives think Arla Foods head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
69% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do production operatives feel well informed about how Arla Foods is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
83% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Arla Foods employees say about their job
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Best thing
Work colleagues
Worst thing
Just being employed by arla foods in general
Arla Foods Operative, June 2023
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Best thing
4 days off in between work weeks
Worst thing
12 hr shift, 2 days 2 nights
Arla Foods Machine operator, April 2023
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