Food Production Technician — 4on/4off Shift

Yeo Valley Organic; Uplyme; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare cash back plan

Cycle to work scheme

Staff product discounts

Partner discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Yeo Valley Organic is seeking a Technical Operator for our Cannington site to join a friendly, fast-paced production team. You will operate and optimise complex machines, uphold product quality, and support colleagues with challenging processes.

This role runs on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern from 06:00 to 18:00, with responsibilities including safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a busy dairy production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator in a production setting.
• Ability to work safely and follow procedures.
• Capable of manual handling and continuous attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise complex machines to meet production targets.
• Support team with complex processes and diagnose issues to identify root causes.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Maintain equipment safety checks and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual tasks

Attention to detail

Communication

Operator experience

Tools

Machine controls

Job description

Yeo Valley Organic is seeking a Technical Operator for our Cannington site to join a friendly, fast-paced production team. You will operate and optimise complex machines, uphold product quality, and support colleagues with challenging processes.

This role runs on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern from 06:00 to 18:00, with responsibilities including safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a busy dairy production environment.