Site Services Operator

Looking for a permanent job with great pay, excellent benefits and genuine career opportunities? Join the Andros UK team making delicious desserts and yoghurts at our dairy factory in Somerset…

• Location: Oldford, Frome, Somerset (BA11 2NQ)
• Pay: Salary of £ 26,811.20
• Shift pattern: Monday to riday 8am to 5pm
• Hours per week: 40hours.
• Permanent contract

Who is Andros UK?

Andros, the ‘Good Food Maker’, is a family-owned, global business with over 115 years of expertise, and a growing presence worldwide. We are proud to supply UK consumers with quality fruit-based and chilled dairy products and are best known for our market-leading Bonne Maman brand. Due to significant investment and exciting expansion plans at our state-of-the-art Somerset site, we are growing our production team!

Why should I apply?

We are hiring a reliable and motivated Site Services Operator who want a secure role with a successful international food manufacturer…

You will benefit from:

§ Stable, long-term employment.

§ Opportunities for career development and growth.

§ Training provided by our team of experts.

§ Supportive team environment.

§ 18 days holiday + bank holidays (taken in lieu).

§ Subsided canteen & company shop.

§ Free parking on-site.

§ Permanent full-time contract.

§ 6% employer pension contribution.

§ Company sick pay.

§ Health and wellbeing support (EAP, eye care, health screening).

§ Life assurance (4x salary).

§ Working with well-known, quality products.

§ Long-service recognition.

What will I be doing?

• Receiving milk and cream deliveries and liaising with drivers and internal departments.
• Managing waste handling activities, including sorting, compacting and arranging off-site collections.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely using forklift trucks and other site equipment.
• Moving goods and materials across site using the site shunter.
• Carrying out site maintenance activities using power and hand tools.
• Supporting loading and unloading activities for other departments when required.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ensuring work areas remain clean, safe and compliant with company Health & Safety standards.
• Working flexibly across a range of Site Services activities on a rotational basis.
• Providing additional operational support as requested by the Department Manager

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is responsible, trustworthy and self-motivated
• Has a strong attention to detail and demonstrates a safe and positive attitude.
• Can organise their workload effectively and work to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Is eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Is technically minded and capable of operating equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is physically capable of carrying out the requirements of the role.

Must Have

• Proven communication skills (able to communicate in English in a courteous manner)
• Able to read and write in English
• Able to receive instructions over the phone in English
• Experience using power tools or machinery
• Able to use the computer (Excel, Word), able using Information technology (phone, cameras, etc.) – required for milk reception

Desirable

• FLT certificate, HGV License
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment

Do our values align?

If you are looking to join a stable business that recognises and rewards hard-work and dedication, then Andros is the place for you. These 6 core values are embedded in our culture and underpin everything that we do:

§ Simplicity

§ Humility

§ Ambition

§ Pride

§ Expertise

§ Care

We are a human-first business, we communicate with our colleagues and support one another to deliver the best we can for our customers and consumers – we simply ask you to do the same.

Ready to apply?
We’re recruiting for multiple positions and interviews may take place before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Every application is reviewed by our hiring team (not an ai bot!) and they will be in touch.

*Please note that unfortunately we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this time.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £26,810.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frome BA11 2NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person