Multiskilled Operative

Multi-skilled Operative
The Lake District Creamery, Aspatria, Cumbria
About Us
First Milk is a wholly British farmer-owned dairy co-operative with a vision to create value for members by delivering long-term prosperity in the form of success, profitability, security and wellbeing.
Owned by the family farms that supply us with milk and invest capital in the business, we produce award-winning cheddar, regional cheeses and dairy ingredients, as well as marketing fresh raw milk to many other UK dairy processors.
We work together as one team, with a relentless focus on efficiency and quality, to deliver competitive total returns to our farmer members. We put customers at the heart of our business, creating value through strong, long-term partnerships.
We’re currently looking for a Multiskilled Operative to join our team in The Lake District on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is shift-based, consisting of 12-hour shifts, four days on and four days off.
The Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Pension
- Bonus scheme
- 18 days’ holiday, plus eight bank holidays (pro rata)
If you are ready to embrace new challenges in a great team, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our growing, co-operative organisation.
As a Certified B Corporation, we take pride in the high social and environmental quality of everything we do, and you will have the chance to work at the heart of our sustainable operations. Bring your existing skills and eagerness to grow as you contribute to our fantastic reputation and certification.
Ready to infuse your personality and dedication into a fulfilling career? We're eager to welcome you aboard—apply now and let the adventure begin!
The Role
As a Multiskilled Operative, you will operate and maintain industrial equipment as part of the production of dairy products or effluent within our production environment.
Supporting our improvement culture, you will maintain high standards of food safety, quality, and H&S within your work environment, training other staff in your area as required. You will manage and organise forklift truck activities across our site, including pre-start checks, managing stock and ensuring hygiene best practices.
Overseeing the cheese-making process and the team, you will ensure that our operations are running smoothly, and our stock is managed correctly. Directed by the Shift Manager, you will be trained in operating at least one piece of equipment, plant or machinery.
Additionally, you will:
- Undertake testing and sampling
- Clean and organise production areas to the highest standard and schedules
- Perform admin duties, including documentation completion
About You
To be considered as a Multiskilled Operative, you will need:
- To be qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- To be approachable, inspiring, open and enabling
Possession of a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification would be beneficial to your application. A Level 2 H&S qualification would also be advantageous, as would a Level 2 HACCP.
Other organisations may call this role Manufacturing Operative, Dairy Manufacturing Operative, Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver, FLT Driver, FLT Operative, FLT Operator, Foodstuffs Manufacturing Operative, Food Operative, Food Production Worker, or Production Operative.
So, if you’re ready to join our fantastic team as a Multiskilled Operative, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.