Location: Heler Foods, Nantwich
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
At Heler Foods, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the UK's leading cheese manufacturers, we're proud of our heritage, passionate about quality, and excited about the future.
Every day, our teams help produce award-winning cheeses enjoyed across the UK. We're looking for motivated, reliable individuals who take pride in producing high-quality food and want to build a long-term career in manufacturing.
Cheesemakers. Future Shapers. Changemakers.
Rooted in tradition and growing into the future, we're ambitious, innovative and committed to developing our people. If you're looking for a role where your contribution matters, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Dairy Operative (Cheese Maker), you'll play a vital role in delivering our daily production plan while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality and Health & Safety.
Working as part of a supportive production team, you'll ensure manufacturing processes run efficiently, documentation is completed accurately, and our department remains audit-ready at all times.
This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where attention to detail, teamwork and a commitment to quality are essential.
You'll be responsible for:
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Following all company policies, procedures, Technical standards and Health & Safety requirements.
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Delivering departmental KPIs, including production plan attainment, yield, waste reduction, GMP and microbiological standards.
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Completing all production, quality, training and Health & Safety documentation accurately.
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Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and helping reduce waste across the department.
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Driving Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and demonstrating "What Good Looks Like" every day.
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Maintaining the department to audit-ready standards at all times.
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Building positive working relationships with colleagues across production and other departments.
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Working safely while producing products that consistently meet our high quality standards.
- Food Hygiene Level 2.
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Basic food hygiene knowledge or experience.
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Good literacy and numeracy skills.
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Confident using IT and PC systems.
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Understanding of HACCP principles.
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
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A reliable team player with good communication skills.
- Previous experience within dairy or cheese manufacturing.
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HACCP qualification or additional HACCP knowledge.
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Experience working within a food manufacturing environment.
We're committed to helping our people succeed. When you join Heler Foods, you'll benefit from:
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Permanent, full-time employment.
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Competitive salary.
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Comprehensive training and development.
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Opportunities for career progression.
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Supportive and friendly team environment.
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A business committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
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The chance to be part of an award-winning food manufacturer with a proud heritage.
Everything we do is guided by our values:
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Be Better
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Be Collaborative
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Be Inquisitive
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Be Yourself
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Take Ownership
If these values resonate with you and you're looking for a rewarding career in food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the Heler Family and help shape the future of British cheesemaking.
We look forward to receiving your application.
