Job Description

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?


SDUK's brands include the Nation's favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Davidstow, Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy-free products.


This is a key role to ensure we continue to run a compliant and safe production site (covering cheese and whey production areas), acting as a champion for all matters of quality and food safety in an autonomous environment.


Working within a team, you will have the opportunity to continue learning and developing your knowledge of the plant and processes to ensure compliance, deliver audits, and act as a facilitator between operations and the on-site and external labs.


This role is an initial 3-month fixed term contract (FTC) with a potential for extension.


Due to the remote location, you must have a valid UK driver license and own transportation to get to site.

Working shift:

3-on/3-off days & nights 7-7

YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY...

Ensuring GMP and internal audits are conducted throughout the site, striving for daily improvements and engaging all teams and departments, with non-compliance corrected with the relevant teams Conducting incoming and outgoing checks to goods and materials to ensure compliance Quarantining and rejecting (when applicable) packaging, raw materials, and final product Driving front line foreign body identification and investigation, ensuring collaboration with the relevant department teams Completing reporting and sending these to relevant bodies through multiple portals Checking CCP's, labelling etc. to ensure quality and food safety compliance Completing environmental sampling as per schedule Conducting hygiene assessments Registering QA samples to internal and external laboratories Verifying operator checks where required and participating in laboratory proficiency testing

YOU'RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE...

Experienced with QA/auditing responsibilities and requirements within an FMCG production environment Able to demonstrate an understanding of HACCP A hands-on individual, with an eye for detail and ability to influence the actions of others Able to demonstrate experience working with data, reports, and different systems

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH...

An opportunity to be part of a high-performing team producing the Nations favourite branded Cheddar. Flexible, autonomous and inclusive working environment Health Cash Plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc. Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing Generous employer pension contributions Free, onsite parking Free and clean work uniforms, and personal lockers Discounted branded products Subsidised staff restaurant My Staff shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
This role has been assessed and it isn't eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV's supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.


Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.