Multi Skilled Operator

Yeo Valley Organic; Uplyme; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic dairy producer in the UK is looking for Multi-skilled Machine Operators for their Production Team. The role involves operating various types of machinery, maintaining high hygiene standards, and adhering to safety regulations. Shifts follow a 4 on 4 off pattern, and you will benefit from a variety of perks including a non-contributory pension and competitive holiday allowance. The ideal candidate will display a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork in a demanding environment.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Subsidised products

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of operating machinery (filling, packing, forming or CNC machines).
• Good communication skills.
• Effective use of numeracy and literacy for documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role.
• A personal commitment to maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.
• Highly engaged, a good team player.
• An ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Embracing Health & Safety and Quality requirements.
• Packing of well-known products.
• Operating a wide variety of machinery (filling, packing, forming or CNC machines).
• Demonstrating a commitment to delivery, leading by example; completing paperwork accurately.
• Application of current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Taking apart, cleaning and rebuilding production equipment.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Operating machinery

Good communication skills

Effective numeracy and literacy

Physical endurance

High cleaning and hygiene standards

Team player

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

So, what will I be doing?

We are on the lookout for experienced Multi‑skilled Machine Operators to join our diverse, friendly and passionate Production Team at Yeo Valley Cannington. This role offers the opportunity to play an important part in helping us to deliver our high‑quality products to our customers across the UK. You will thrive in a fast‑paced production environment, have a ‘can‑do’ attitude and a strong work ethic.

The shifts follow a 4 on 4 off working pattern between 0600‑18:00.

This role provides an opportunity to learn new skills and further build a career in manufacturing.

Also, you will become a co‑owner at Yeo Valley, taking advantage of our benefits package that includes a non‑contribution pension, co‑ownership of the company that includes a yearly bonus and a healthcare cashback plan.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Embracing Health & Safety and Quality requirements.
• Packing of well‑known products.
• Operating a wide variety of machinery (filling, packing, forming or CNC machines).
• Demonstrating a commitment to delivery, leading by example; completing paperwork accurately.
• Application of current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Taking apart, cleaning and rebuilding production equipment.

Any other duties as reasonably required.

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

• Experience of operating machinery (filling, packing, forming or CNC machines).
• Good communication skills.
• Effective use of numeracy and literacy for documentation and record‑keeping.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role.
• A personal commitment to maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to work 12‑hour shifts.
• Highly engaged, a good team player.
• An ability to work unsupervised.

Why should I join the family?

We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK’s major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1,900 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.

We’re sure you don’t need convincing, but there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer including:

• Competitive holiday allowance.
• Non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• Healthcare cashback 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.