Skilled Operator - Days (Shift 1)

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd; Otterford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

PPE provided

Competitive holiday

Non-contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare cash back

Cycle to work

Product discounts

Job summary

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Skilled Operator to join the Production Team at Blagdon facility. You will help ensure yogurt is filled, sealed, coded and packed to high standards, supporting efficient line performance and daily targets.

As part of a co-owned business, you will work with a team that values care for people, environment, and products. We offer parking, PPE, competitive holiday allowance, pension, life cover, healthcare cash back, cycle

Qualifications

• Must have strong teamwork and manual task capability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience as a machine operator in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling, sealing, coding and packing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality, packaging integrity and line performance.
• Complete routine checks and record results.
• Collaborate with Production and QA to maintain compliance and resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, safe workspace.
• Support changeovers, material replenishment and general line operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual tasks

Attention to detail

Communication

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 Blagdonfacility.

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.

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!

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.