Process Technician

Cotteswold Dairy are looking for a Process Technician to join their team based in Tewkesbury. You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a highly competitive salary of £12.25 per hour plus excellent company benefits. Hours: A minimum of 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 shift pattern 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. The Process Technician role: A technical and skilled role within the production process. This role will provide you with a good knowledge and skillset within the Dairy industry. Responsible for the safe intake and processing of onsite products you will adhere to company and industry standards and policies at all times. We will provide all relevant training in the role and provide Level 2 Food Safety and Level 2 HACCP training. You will work as part of a team and on your own initiative, forward thinking and planning to ensure an efficient process flow. This role is a fast paced and challenging role that can provide good levels of job satisfaction for willing candidates. Responsibilities as our Process Technician: Preparing and operating a variety of machinery and equipment to ensure the safe processing of product; Ensuring a high standard of quality is maintained throughout the production process ensuring all customer and industry standards are maintained; Maintaining excellent hygiene standards; Following company procedures and policies at all times; Communicating at all levels as necessary; Ensuring that work activities are carried out in a safe manner protecting both your own and your colleague’s health and safety; Working to KPI’s as directed by the management team; Working to environmental standards reducing wastage wherever possible; Training and covering on any other supporting roles; Training, coaching and mentoring of any other team members; Working in a flexible and pro-active manner to ensure all business needs are met; Liaising with other departments to ensure an efficient work flow; Understanding and comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy statement; Completing any other duties as reasonably requested by your supervisor or manager. Requirements to become our Process Technician: Essential: Have a keen eye for detail and a practical approach to problem solving; A positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation; The flexibility to work varying shift patterns and work to tight deadlines; A confident and strong communicator able to work well in a team and on own initiative; Pro-active with the ability to plan ahead; The ability to pass level 3 food safety and level 2 HACCP / any other necessary training. (Full training will be provided); The ability to train in and understand a hands-on technical role. Desirable: Experience of working in a dairy or similar food processing team; Knowledge of food production and associated procedures; Knowledge of HACCP and technical awareness; COSHH awareness; Knowledge of continuous improvement. Benefits you’ll receive as our Process Technician: We are committed to giving you the skills and abilities to carry out your role, providing opportunities to allow you to build a long-term relationship with the Company. In addition, we also offer benefits including: Competitive salary Cycle to Work Scheme 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Refer a Friend Scheme – potentially receive £500 Group Personal Pension Scheme – 4% Employer contribution Employee shop – discounted products and potential free delivery Health and Wellbeing benefit Free car parking If you would like to join our team as our new Process Technician then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you