At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
ABOUT SAPUTO
Saputo Dairy UK are the company behind Wensleydale cheese, and other iconic British dairy brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Davidstow — household names loved by millions.
Saputo Dairy UK is part of Saputo Inc., a top ten global dairy company, offering the best of both worlds: the agility and warmth of a dedicated UK business with the support and resources of a global group.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive, collaborative culture, where people are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality makes us a leader in the UK food industry.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We have two exciting opportunities for experienced Production Operators to join Saputo's Wensleydale Creamery site in Hawes, Yorkshire Dales.
In these roles you will be part of and will support lines of 3-6 Production Operators at our cheese production, processing and packaging factory.
You will learn and develop the skills required to work on different lines including packaging, cheese smoking, and cheese preparation.
Once upskilled in the process, we would like to provide the opportunity for Production Operators in these roles to also guide the teams, following and ensuring best practice for Health & Safety, Quality, and Cost Management.
Shift Pattern:
In these roles you will work 40 hours per week, doing four 10-hour days, with a rotating day off.
Hourly Rate: £13.88
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
Working within the production team rotating through all jobs associated with making and packing cheese, including: Cheese room- CCP paperwork (Tables)
Machine op setting up ENE filler and or vac-packer and identifying faults
Press room & knocking out
Packing rooms CCP paperwork and labels & (metal detection)
Following Standard Operating Procedures, Site Policies and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
Meeting KPIs and food hygiene requirements
Carrying out visual line quality checks against required standards
Reporting any food safety and health & safety non-conformances or behavioural issues to your line manager
Adhering to Clean as You Go practices in work area
Ensuring and verifying all cleaning and sanitization chemicals are correct and used as per work instructions
Ensuring cleaning is performed and verified during production at the end of the manufacturing day
YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…
Able to demonstrate good communication skills and a solid level of written and spoken English
Skilled and experienced in manual handling
Able to follow basic instructions and adhere to standard procedures
Able to demonstrate appropriate levels of numeracy and literacy as required for the role
Trained or experienced in basic Food & Hygiene Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 (desirable)
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
Site bonus of up to £500 per year
Full training and knowledge of our products
Inclusive working environment
3% Employer Pension Contribution
Health cash plan
Access to the Thrive wellbeing app 24-hours a day
Discounted SDUK branded products
Free, onsite parking
One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
Opportunities for progression within the UK
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAPUTO
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your…