Spray Dryer Operative

About us:

We are a rapid-growth scale-up disrupting the infant nutritionspace through our award-winning brand Kendamil – the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British organic full cream milk, without the nasties.

Our company, [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], is a 200 person team passionate about giving children a better start to life. We’re proud to be a Queens’ Award winning business and to be ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020.

We’re on an exciting path – join us!

The role:

We are looking for a new Spray Dryer Operatives, this is a great opportunity for an individual to build on experience and develop themselves in a new area. You will be expected to gain a full competence on evaporator and drier operation. We are looking for a good communicator and an individual who is flexible to change working shifts.

This is a full time role based at our headquarters in Kendal.

You will be required to work a scheduled ‘4 on 4 off’ shift pattern, including 12 hr day shifts and night shifts.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the delivery of the daily production plan by actively working with other operators, engineering and your team leader.
• Monitoring product safety and quality and maintaining production paperwork.
• Supporting maintenance of equipment and plant in good working order, including carrying out routine basic maintenance
• Complying with safety procedures including but not limited to: adopting safe working practices, wearing the required protective clothing and use of safety equipment appropriate to the role
• Any other tasks in the Primary Department where required

What you’ll need:

• Manufacturing experience: 1 year (preferred).
• Knowledge of GMP and manufacturing.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of the food industry and machinery is preferable but not essential as on the job training will be provided.
• Once trained, the post holder will work unsupervised to strict procedural guidelines.
• We are looking for a good communicator and an individual who is flexible to changing work shifts.

What you’ll get from us:

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

We offer to all our employees:

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), pro rata to start date and FTE.
• Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to a maximum of 5%
• Free health cash plan
• Free Gym Membership*
• Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary after 6 months of service
• EAP Programme
• New parents enjoy up to £350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 formula)*
• Employee Referral Scheme*

*Further details are available from the HR department.

If this sounds like a role for you, contact [contact hidden] with your CV and a note on why you’re right for the job — we can’t wait to meet you!