About this role
Are you passionate about health & safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement within a fast-paced logistics environment? Arla Foods are currently seeking a RCA Despatch Technician to join our developing Despatch operation on a full time, permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of colleagues within the Roller Cage Area through ensuring standard operating procedures are adhered to, the area is at the correct standard and working to always improve processes and eliminate risk How you will make an impact Reporting to the Operations Team Leader the successful candidate will process returned Tetra Cages, ensure accurate handling, record key data and maintain high standards of organisation and efficiency within the returns cage area. You will be required to work with key stakeholders to ensure timely and effective escalations. You will also be responsible for carrying out OAC on RCA equipment to help with maintenance and performance. Key responsibilities include
• Receive, sort, and process returned Tetra Cages in line with company procedures • Inspect returned Tetra Cages to determine condition and appropriate next steps (restock, repair, dispose, or escalate) • Ensure the returns cage area remains clean, organised, and safe always • Create, maintain and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the RCA area as well as reviewing risk assessments • Train, coach and support colleagues to ensure safe and efficient working practices. What will make you successful The ideal candidate will ideally bring experience from a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or supply chain environment. We are looking for somebody with strong communication skills, attention to detail and having a continuous improvement mindset will help you succeed. It is essential you are confident in issuing feedback as well as challenging unacceptable behaviours whilst have the ambition and ability to improve departmental ways of working. What do we offer? We’re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. Would you like to join us? For more information please contact Tony Clapham, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is Monday 31st August 2026 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered. Shape the Future of Dairy Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.
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