Skilled Operator

Yeo Valley Organic; Uplyme; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Uplyme seeks a reliable Skilled Operator to join their production team. In this role, you will operate milk mixing systems, ensure accurate preparation and packing of products, and conduct quality checks. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in a production environment, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Join an organization that values care for the environment and team member development while offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

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

• Experience as a machine operator in a production environment required.
• Attention to detail is crucial for quality control.
• Good communication skills needed for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain milk mixing systems and equipment.
• Follow mixing recipes and production schedules accurately.
• Conduct routine quality checks and maintain records.
• Collaborate with production and QA teams for compliance.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Assist with inventory and general plant support.

Skills

Team working skills

Manual task capability

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Relevant work experience as a machine Operator

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 Cannington 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.

The shifts follow a 4 on 4 off working pattern between 06:00‑18:00.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• 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

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 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

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 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.