Quality Operator

Job Title: Quality Operator

Contract: 12 Months FTC

Working Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, working 6:00am - 2:00pm on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Location: Kettering

Salary: Competitive/ Benefits include pension, private healthcare, income protection etc

We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Operator to join our team.

This role plays an important role in assisting the Company to achieve high standards of quality and food safety. At Alpro we are passionate in our commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through plant-based food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of the planet. The role is part of a small, committed team and reports into the Laboratory Team Leader. Key responsibilities for this role are essential to supporting the lab team and QA department in ensuring the safety and quality of our products for our customers.

Candidate profile:

• Opens Connections, Inside & Outside: Connects & builds authentic relationships; Influences & mobilizes stakeholders through own convictions.
• Drives for Sustainable Results: Delivers value for Danone, customers & communities with high standards; Takes accountability & makes decisions.
• Self-Aware: Maintains self-balance; Understands self & strives for development.

Critical experience required:

• Prior experience in a warehouse or factory setting, ideally within the food or quality sector, is essential.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate punctuality, dedication, and exceptional communication skills in English.
• A practical mindset and the ability to think independently are highly valued in this role.
• Physical fitness is required to perform tasks involving regular lifting of weights up to 8KG and handling heavy loads through pushing and pulling.
• Demonstrate a professional 'can-do' attitude consistently.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to ensure timely completion.
• Efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously, showcasing strong multitasking skills.
• Forklift experience is advantageous, although on-site training can be provided.

• Operational knowledge of HACCP/FSHCP standards
• Methodical approach to work, proactive and able to work independently
• Organised approach to work and able to prioritise tasks
• Confident SAP knowledge
• Audit Experience desirable
• Confident to deal with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication is essential
• Understanding of Document control management systems
• Strong SAP knowledge

About Us:

We are the market leader in an ever-expanding category. As a site here at Kettering we have record breaking teams with in the Alpro group and are massively proud of those successes. We fully intend to continue to build on these successes. All operational roles are instrumental to the Team, winning in all areas especially Health and Safety.

What's Next

If you think this role might be of interest, forward your application to the HR Department. The closing date for applications is 30th October 2026. All applications must be submitted online; if you require assistance on how to apply online, please see the HR department for assistance.

You can find further details about us, and other potential roles at www.danone.com

Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us.

** Please inform your Line Manager/Team Leader before applying for this vacancy **

To succeed in this role you will bring:

• Relevant academic qualifications eg BSc in Microbiology/Chemistry or Science base and experience in Pharma or FMCG environment
• Capable of working on multiple priorities
• Able to contribute to the benefit of the team
• Adaptable enough to work in an environment that changes / challenges daily
• Ability to work in a pressurised, heavily targeted and measured environment
• Accustomed with physical processing of food ingredients, especially dry powder
• Good analytical and technical capabilities
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills

• Fluent in English spoken and written

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In this role you will be responsible for the daily operation of the IPC laboratory in relation to the testing regimen.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Maintaining KPI’s within the cell structure, i.e. Right first time (RFT) and On time in full (OTIF)
• Complete training and competency assessments for Routine analysis by established SOP’s (maintain at least 50% in competency training matrix)
• Contribute to continuous improvements projects within the team/laboratory
• Comply with Health and Safety Standards
• Implement all assigned corrective actions
• Perform all methods with regards to GMP and GLP observing SOP’s at all times
• Undertake training as required by Nutricia
• Responsibility for assigned equipment and methods
• Check data and work for errors to ensure accurate reporting
• Involvement in projects for lab process improvements
• Contribute to Out of Specification procedure (initiate) as required
• Ordering and receiving consumables
• Any reasonable request/instruction from supervisor/QC Manager
• Maintaining day to day laboratory standards and rotas
• Assisting in the introduction and validation of new methods and equipment
• SOP and documentation updates when required

The salary for this role will be c.£30k per annum + a comprehensive Danone UK Benefits package. 

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• Exposure at all levels and multiple functions within Quality Department
• The role allows the opportunity to directly contribute to the growth and development of a team
• Enhance personal knowledge and skills set to facilitate the progression within Danone

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