Skilled Operator - Days (B Shift)

Yeo Valley Production Ltd; Cannington; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare cash back plan

Cycle to work scheme

Product subsidies

Zusammenfassung

Yeo Valley Production Ltd is seeking a Machine Operator to join our production team to fill, seal, code and pack products to high quality standards. You will support line changeovers and run routines ensuring safe, clean operations across a busy shift.

The role requires good teamwork, the ability to perform manual tasks, and careful attention to detail with clear communication to colleagues in QA and production. Industry experience preferred but not essential.

Qualifikationen

• Good team working skills.
• Able to undertake manual tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Manual tasks

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Jobbeschreibung

So, what will I be doing?

Your next job could be the start of something bigger. Join Yeo Valley and grow a career where people, planet and great food truly matter.

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 co-owner within their Yeo Valley journey. You'll be part of a workplace that cares & values our environment, our products, and most importantly, 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

Desirable:

• Basic Food hygiene
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Relevant work experience as a machine Operator in a production environment

Why should I join the family?

We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts, soups and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK’s major retailers. Operating from four manufacturing sites and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 2000 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.

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!

We actively welcome applications from individuals with diverse physical, neurological, and cognitive abilities. We care about what you can achieve, not just how you work and value the unique perspectives that neurodivergent and physically diverse team members can bring to our mission.

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.