Skilled Operator - Days Base Supply

Yeo Valley Production Ltd; Blagdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised Yeo Valley products and sev

preferential partner rates

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Yeo Valley Production Ltd is seeking a skilled operator to join our Blagdon-based Production Team. You will handle milk mixing systems, follow recipes and schedules, and maintain batch records while supporting QA and inventory tasks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and strong communication in a production environment, with a focus on safety and clean facilities. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator in a production environment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks with accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Commitment to hygiene and safety protocols.

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 experience

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication 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 Production Team at our Blagdonfacility.

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.

Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we willonlyaccept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction.