Skilled Operator - Days

Yeo Valley Organic; Paignton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Product discounts

Job summary

Yeo Valley is seeking a hands-on Skilled Operator for our Blagdon production team. You will operate filling, sealing, coding and packing machinery, ensuring quality and maintaining a safe, clean work area on shift.

The role requires strong teamwork, the ability to perform manual tasks, and keen attention to detail. We offer a British, co-owned employer with benefits and development opportunities within a growing dairy operation.

Qualifications

• Essential: good teamwork, ability to undertake manual tasks, attention to detail, effective communication, and experience as a machine operator in a production environment.
• Desirable: basic food hygiene, HACCP knowledge, engineering skillset.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling, sealing, coding and packing machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitor product quality, packaging integrity and line performance throughout the shift
• Complete routine checks (weights, seals, codes, visual standards) and record results accurately
• Work closely with Production and QA to maintain compliance and resolve issues quickly
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in line with hygiene standards
• Support changeovers, material replenishment and general line operations

Skills

Teamwork

Manual tasks

Attention to detail

Communication

Machine operator experience

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 Production Team at our Blagdon facility.

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.

Purpose:

Ensure yogurt is filled, sealed, coded and packed to the highest quality standards, supporting efficient line performance and meeting daily production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate filling, sealing, coding and packing machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitor product quality, packaging integrity and line performance throughout the shift
• Complete routine checks (weights, seals, codes, visual standards) and record results accurately
• Work closely with Production and QA to maintain compliance and resolve issues quickly
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in line with hygiene standards
• Support changeovers, material replenishment and general line operations

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 1700 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. It goes without saying that you'll have access to free parking, top of the range personal protection equipment (PPE).

You’ll Also Receive The Following

• 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.