Logistics Technician - Taw Valley Creamery

Taw Valley Creamery, Devon

 

We have an exciting Logistics Technician role to join our Taw Valley Creamery team. This is especially exciting as the creamery is undergoing a major transformation, thanks to a £179 million investment. As this project evolves and the site expands so will the opportunities to make an impact. 

 

We are looking for somebody who is highly motivated with great communicating skills, who is happy to work within a small team and a critical department of the business.

 

The role will be shift based, working 12 hour shifts on a 4 on 4 off pattern with rotating days and nights.

 

How you will make an impact 

• Responsible for loading Mozzarella pallets onto lorries using a Forklift Truck (FLT) and shunting trailers between the trailer yard and loading docks.
• Acts as the senior team member outside of standard hours, taking a lead role in departmental operations.
• Coordinates shift handovers, facilitates team collaboration, and handles initial problem-solving and issue escalation
• Execute and maintain rigorous hygiene protocols associated with food processing, ensuring compliance with food safety standards
• Ideally an experienced Counterbalance/Reach truck driver

 

What will make you successful

The ideal candidate will have experience with either forklift truck (FLT) operation or yard shunting, with a strong willingness to learn additional equipment such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, or HIABs. Prior experience in a similar role is preferred, though full training will be provided. You should be able to support your team, make sound decisions to protect quality and food safety, and take accountability for your own tasks. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a basic understanding of logistics principles such as 5S, Gemba, or Kaizen are desirable. The role also offers opportunities to train in areas such as Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3, Train the Trainer, and Internal Audit Level 3.

 

What do we offer? 

• 24 days holiday
• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• X 4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen

 

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to James Westwood, Recruitment & HR Coordinator at Arla Foods.

 

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

 

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