Skilled Operator - Days

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd; Blagdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare cash back plan

Cycle to work

Employee product discounts

Learning and development

Preferential partner rates

Job summary

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd in Blagdon is seeking a hands-on Skilled Operator to join our production team. You will operate and maintain milk mixing systems, follow recipes and schedules, and help ensure quality and on-time supply to downstream processes.

You'll work in a team‑oriented environment that values care for people, environment, and product. We offer competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a supportive co‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Good team working skills.
• Ability to undertake manual tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication.
• Experience as a machine operator in a production environment.
• Basic Food hygiene.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Engineering skillset.

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.

Skills

Machine operator

Teamwork

Manual tasks

Attention to detail

Communication

Production experience

Food hygiene

HACCP

Engineering skills

Job description

So, what will I be doing?

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 Skilled Operator to join our Blagdon facility.

As a key player in the production process, you’ll be responsible for the accurate preparation and packing of our product – 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.

What You'll Do

• 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

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

Essential:

• 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:

• Basic Food hygiene
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Engineering skillset

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 1900 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 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

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