Multi-Skilled Operator

Yeo Valley Organic; Uplyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic dairy producer seeks a Multi-Skilled Operator in Uplyme to join the Base Supply Team. This role involves operating mixing equipment, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining hygiene protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience as a machine operator, good teamwork skills, and a keen attention to detail. Competitive benefits include a non-contributory pension and learning opportunities, reflecting the company’s commitment to its employees. Apply swiftly to seize this opportunity!

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare cash back plan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised products and services

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience as a machine operator in a production environment.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge is desirable.
• Knowledge of HACCP and engineering skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain milk mixing systems and associated equipment.
• Accurately follow mixing recipes and production schedules.
• Conduct routine quality checks and maintain batch records.
• Collaborate with production and QA teams to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Teamworking skills

Manual tasks

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Production machine operation

Job description

Job Overview

Join a team that helps create the foundation of everything we do. At Yeo Valley, we’re proud of our world‑class products and the people who make them. Right now we’re looking for a hands‑on, reliable Multi‑Skilled Operator to join our Base Supply Team at our Cannington facility.

As a key player in the production process, you’ll be responsible for the accurate preparation and mixing of milk – the critical base of our product line. Your role will involve operating mixing equipment, monitoring quality standards, maintaining hygiene protocols, and ensuring efficient, on‑time supply to downstream production.

At the heart of our business is a deep connection to nature and a pledge to nurturing our people. As a co‑owned company, we believe in supporting every team member as both a sponsor and a co‑owner. You'll be part of a workplace that values care—for our environment, our products, and most importantly, for each other. We grow stronger together by creating a culture where respect, wellbeing, and development are part of everyday life.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain milk mixing systems and associated equipment
• Accurately follow mixing recipes and production schedules
• Conduct routine quality checks and maintain batch records
• Collaborate with production and QA teams to ensure consistency and compliance
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation, and general plant support

The shifts follow a 4 on 4 off days working pattern between 0600‑18:00 (12 hour shifts).

Essential Skills

• Good team working skills
• Able to undertake manual tasks
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Relevant work experience as a machine operator in a production environment

Desirable Skills

• Basic food hygiene
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Engineering skillset

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance
• Non‑contributory pension scheme
• Life cover
• Healthcare cash back plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
• Preferential rates with our partners
• Learning and development opportunities; we’re committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow

Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can.

So we recommend you get your application in straight away – and don’t miss the opportunity to join us!

Unfortunately we’re not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.

Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we will only accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction.