Logistics Grade 1 Operative - Taw Valley Creamery

How you will make an impact

As a Logistics Grade 1 Operative you will become a multi skilled operator and directing and guiding a high-performance team, supporting daily operations to meet short and long term site goals. You will be reporting into the Logistics Team Leader and working 4 on 4 off (days & night shift pattern) on a 12 hour shift.

Key responsibilities:

• Main point of contact for Logistics department outside of core hours (when on shift)


• Actively contribute to maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, following all safety protocols, and identifying potential hazards. Drive H&S by raising/closing LIAs and ensuring all colleagues work to SOPs.


• Execute and maintain rigorous hygiene protocols associated with food processing, ensuring compliance with food safety standards


• Work collaboratively with other teams to achieve established targets and objectives, contributing to overall site production goals and efficiency.


• Effective utilization of our equipment to ensure inbound and outbound accuracy.


• Oversee and support training and assimilation of apprentice intake


• Willingness to become a Shunter Driver (full training to be given)


• Become competent in SAP, Sharepoint, Notify, Power Bi, MS Office etc. (training will be given)


• Become area lead on all machines in all areas within scope of Logistics department (training will be given)

What will make you successful

Experience in a similar position preferred, although full training will be given.

In addition you will have/acquire the following skills:

• Ability to support a team and make decisions to protect quality and food safety.


• Ability to self-motivate and take accountability for own tasks. 


• Ability to work in an organized and methodical manner, following company procedures.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Team building and development


• Basic Logistics industry knowledge will be an added advantage (5S, Gemba, Kaizen).


• Train in: Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3, Train the Trainer (Work based), Internal Audit Level 3

What we do offer

• Competitive base salary


• 26.5 days holiday


• Employer pension matched up to 6%


• X4 annual salary life assurance cover


• Flexible benefits - buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme with discounts from various retailers via my benefit platform.


• Strong career development & training (internal and external training)

Arla Taw Valley Creamery 

• Our Taw Valley Creamery was established in 1974 and it has been a significant site for cheese production in the UK. It has undergone various developments and expansions over the years to improve its capacity and capabilities in cheese making.


• We process approximately 1.2 million litres of milk daily; producing over 100+ tonnes of award winning cheeses, such as BOB, Castello Tickler, alongside butter and whey powder


• Our Taw Valley site has received c.£180 million investment to create a new mozzarella production facility, the 2nd largest single investment in Arla Foods UK.

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.

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 natural, sustainable 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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