Cheesemaker - Production

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a stable, growing business?

Would you like the chance to learn a skilled trade with real opportunities to progress?

Do you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn, even if you don’t have direct experience?

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, family-run food manufacturing business based in East Lothian, supplying dairy products across the UK.

This is a hands-on role within a stable and expanding business, offering the chance to learn a skilled trade with progression opportunities. No previous cheesemaking experience is required, as full training will be provided for the right person.

What you’ll be doing:

• Operating pasteurising, production and packing equipment
• Producing a range of soft cheeses and cultured dairy products
• Following recipes and set processes to ensure products are made to specification
• Working to food safety, hygiene and quality standards
• Completing basic production records and paperwork
• Packing finished products
• Working closely with the production team to keep operations running smoothly

What we’re looking for:

• A strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to get stuck in
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• A basic level of English for speaking, reading and writing
• Own transport (rural location)
• Experience in food production or a food-safe environment is helpful but not essential

What’s on offer:

• Full training provided
• Opportunity to learn a skilled role with progression
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday
• Overtime available

This position is being advertised by a recruitment agency on behalf of our client. All applications will be handled confidentially.

If you’re looking for a practical, steady job in a growing production environment, we’d like to hear from you.