ICE CREAM MANUFACTURING (VARIOUS ROLES) - tattenhall, cheshire
Ice Cream Manufacturing - Various Roles
Job Description
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About the Company:
Since 1989 Beechdean Dairies Ltd have been producing high quality Ice Cream for the retail and Out of Home market. It has grown into one of the UK leading Ice Cream manufacturers.
Our purpose is to be a serious challenger in the world of ice cream and use our voice to shout about the things that matter to us, and our promise is to bring attitude without apology and indulgence without compromise. It’s people that makes us a quality producer making quality products.
Hours of work: 46 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Rate of Pay: TBC
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Job Purpose
We are looking for experienced food manufacturing professionals with a background in ice cream production. There are various roles in processing, pasteurisation, packing, and production supervision. Beechdean supports the safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacture of ice cream products while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Overview of Key Responsibilities we are looking for:
Production Operations
· Operate and monitor equipment involved in the manufacture of ice cream products, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met.
· Support the day-to-day running of production lines, ensuring efficient workflow and minimal downtime.
· Follow all company procedures relating to food safety, hygiene, and health and safety.
Process & Pasteurisation
· Assist with the preparation, mixing, homogenisation, and pasteurisation of ice cream mixes.
· Monitor processing parameters such as temperature, flow rates, and holding times to ensure product safety and consistency.
· Complete required production and pasteurisation records accurately.
Packing & Line Operations
· Oversee or assist with packing operations including filling, sealing, labelling, and palletising finished products.
· Ensure packaging lines run efficiently while maintaining product quality and presentation standards.
· Carry out routine checks to ensure packaging specifications are met.
Quality & Food Safety
· Maintain high standards of hygiene and GMP within production areas.
· Carry out quality checks including weights, temperatures, and visual inspections.
· Ensure compliance with HACCP procedures and report any deviations.
Team Support & Leadership
· Support and guide production teams where required, particularly during busy production periods.
· Assist with training new employees on production procedures and safe equipment use.
· Communicate effectively with supervisors, technical teams, and engineering to resolve production issues.
Continuous Improvement
· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
· Support trials, product launches, and new process developments when required.
Skills & Experience
· Previous experience working in an ice cream or dairy manufacturing environment.
· Experience across one or more production areas such as processing, pasteurisation, packing, or production supervision.
· Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and manufacturing best practices.
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a production team.
· Good attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
If you have worked in an ice cream manufacturing environment and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply! If you have any further questions about what roles are available, please send us a message.
Why work for Beechdean?
As an employee of Beechdean you will be entitled to the following:
· There are varied opportunities for career progression for those who are eager to learn!
· A supportive and friendly working environment in which culture is at the heart of what we do.
· Family run company with a long history of sustainable success and developing people inhouse
· We provide a long service reward to show our appreciation to loyalty at Beechdean and a birthday bonus which is paid in the payroll of your birthday month. This also increases every year you work for us!
· A ‘refer a friend’ programme to ensure we are recruiting the best people we can to help drive our business forward.
· Free, onsite parking located in the picturesque village of Tattenhall, Cheshire.