Skilled Operator - Logistic Days

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK dairy producer is seeking a skilled Logistics Operative to join their distribution team in Highbridge, England. Candidates should have a valid Reach Truck licence and solid experience with forklifts in a warehouse environment. Responsibilities include operating material handling equipment, managing stock efficiently, and ensuring safety and hygiene standards. This role offers a competitive holiday allowance, paid breaks, and various employee benefits, making it a great opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in a fast-paced logistics setting.

Benefits

20 day holiday allowance

Paid breaks

Non-contributory pension scheme

Healthcare cash-back plan

Learning and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Valid (or recently expired) Reach Truck and/or Counterbalance licence is required.
• Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment is essential.
• Ability to work in a chilled environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate Reach Trucks and Counterbalance Forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Book in stock and manage stock-related issues.
• Conduct stock checks and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Reach Truck operation

Counterbalance Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Food hygiene and Health & Safety certificates

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

So, what will I be doing?

Are you an experienced Forklift Operator looking for your next opportunity? Yeo Valley is on the lookout for a reliable and skilled Logistics Operative to join our busy distribution team at Isleport, Somerset. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving warehouse environment and has solid hands‑on experience operating Reach Trucks, Counterbalance Forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operation – moving stock safely and efficiently, keeping the warehouse flowing, and ensuring every order leaves in perfect condition. Accuracy and attention to detail are key, especially when picking and packing. You’ll also support stock control, general warehouse duties, and uphold the highest standards of safety and hygiene.

As one of our co‑owners put it: “Working in a chilled warehouse keeps you on your toes – it’s fast‑paced, rewarding, and you know you’re part of a team that keeps everything moving.”

We’re ideally looking for someone with a valid (or recently expired) Reach Truck licence and proven forklift/MHE experience in a warehouse or logistics setting. A flexible, safety‑first attitude and strong teamwork are essential.

The shift pattern for this position is 4 on 4 off, 08:00–20:00.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating Reach Trucks, Counterbalance Forklifts and other MHE safely and competently
• Booking in stock, storing stock and managing stock‑related issues
• Undertaking stock checks and maintaining accurate records
• Picking and packing orders accurately to meet customer requirements
• Ensuring safe use of all equipment and reporting any faults or breakdowns
• Maintaining strict Health & Safety and hygiene standards in a chilled environment
• Minimising wastage and supporting overall efficiency

What do I need?

• Valid (or recently expired) Reach Truck and/or Counterbalance licence
• Strong practical experience using forklifts and MHE in a warehouse setting
• Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, chilled environment
• Previous experience of warehouse or packing roles is desirable
• Food hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (desirable)

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.

Benefits

• 20 day holiday allowance, increasing based on length of service
• Paid breaks
• Non‑contributory pension scheme
• Employee Benefit Trust performance‑related bonus (if the business does well, so do you)
• Life cover
• Healthcare cash‑back plan
• Subsidised canteen
• Community charity fund
• Referral scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
• Preferential rates with partners
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking

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 does 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.