Production Operator – 4 on/4 off, Co-Owned Food Factory

Yeo Valley Production Ltd; Blagdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Subsidised Yeo Valley products

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Yeo Valley is seeking Production Operatives to join our fast-paced food manufacturing team. You will support production processes, operate packing lines, and help move goods through our chill and dispatch operations, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality products reach customers.

As a co-owned business, we value teamwork, continuous improvement, and development opportunities. We offer training, progression opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including pension, healthcare cashback,

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable, safety-conscious approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Desirable: Food Hygiene qualification
• Knowledge of HACCP principles
• Experience operating machinery or production equipment
• Counterbalance or warehouse experience (for logistics-based roles)

Responsibilities

• Operating production, processing, packing or warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitoring product quality and carrying out routine quality checks
• Following production schedules, procedures, and food safety standards
• Recording information accurately and maintaining traceability records
• Supporting product changeovers and line efficiencies
• Moving materials and finished products safely around the site
• Maintaining excellent hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards
• Working closely with Production, Quality, Planning, and Logistics teams to achieve daily targets
• Contributing to a positive team environment focused on continuous improvement

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Job description

Yeo Valley is seeking Production Operatives to join our fast-paced food manufacturing team. You will support production processes, operate packing lines, and help move goods through our chill and dispatch operations, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality products reach customers.

As a co-owned business, we value teamwork, continuous improvement, and development opportunities. We offer training, progression opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including pension, healthcare cashback,