4on 4off Dairy Operative Night shift in Nantwich

• Location LAURELS FARM, Crewe Rd,Hatherton, Nantwich, CW5 7PE,United Kingdom
• Employee Type Permanent - Full Time

Description

Dairy Operative – Nights

Salary:
Contract: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off | 6:00pm – 6:00am

At Heler Foods, our people are part of our extended Heler Family — the driving force behind everything we do. From crafting award-winning cheeses to delivering service that sets new standards, we work together to shape the future of food. Successful candidates will start at the training rate of £12.71 per hour moving up to £19.07 per hour following successful training completion.

Cheesemakers. Future Shapers. Changemakers.

Rooted in tradition and growing into the future, we are bold, ambitious, and proud of where we are going next. Every colleague has a voice here — and every contribution helps move us forward.

The Opportunity

As a 4 on / 4 off Night Dairy Operative, you will play a key role in delivering the daily manufacturing plan throughout the night while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and Health & Safety.

You will ensure all company procedures, documentation, and compliance requirements are followed accurately and consistently, supporting a safe, efficient, and high-performing production environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring compliance with all company policies, procedures, Technical standards, and Health & Safety requirements

Supporting delivery of departmental KPIs including plan attainment, yield, waste reduction, GMP, and microbiological standards

Completing and maintaining accurate daily documentation, including quality, training, and H&S records

Supporting waste reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activities

Driving Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and demonstrating "What Good Looks Like"

Maintaining audit readiness across all areas of the department

Building strong, positive working relationships across your team and wider departments

Working effectively and safely during night-time production operations, maintaining high standards throughout the shift

About You

Basic food hygiene knowledge/experience

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Understanding of HACCP principles

Previous dairy or cheese manufacturing experience

Further HACCP knowledge or qualifications

Experience working within a night shift or manufacturing environment

You will be methodical, detail-focused, and comfortable working within structured processes. A strong team ethic, clear communication skills, and a proactive attitude are essential. You will also be comfortable working night shifts and maintaining high standards throughout a 12-hour shift.

We are looking for individuals who align with our values:

Be Better

Be Inquisitive

Be Yourself

Take Ownership

Why Join Heler Foods?

Because we don’t just offer jobs — we shape careers.

At Heler Foods, you will benefit from:

Training and development opportunities

Clear progression pathways

A fast-paced, forward-thinking environment

A strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

This is a workplace where you are empowered to make a difference and grow with confidence.

Join the Heler Family

If you are a committed, quality-driven individual looking to contribute to a high-performing manufacturing environment and are comfortable working a 4 on / 4 off night shift, we would like to hear from you.

Heler Foods: Rooted in tradition. Growing into the future.