Danone
Quality Operator
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About The Job
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
- Pension
- Private healthcare
- Income protection
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.
About You
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
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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
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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.
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