Multi Skilled Operator

So, what will I be doing?

We are on the lookout for experienced Multi-skilled Machine Operators to join our diverse, friendly and passionate Production Team at Yeo Valley Cannington. This role offers the opportunity to play an important part in helping us to deliver our high-quality products to our customers across the UK. You will thrive in a fast-paced production environment, have a ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong work ethic.

The shifts follow a 4 on 4 off working pattern between 0600-18:00.

This role provides an opportunity to learn new skills and further build a career in manufacturing.

Also, you will become a co-owner at Yeo Valley, taking advantage of our benefits package that includes a non-contribution pension, co-ownership of the company that includes a yearly bonus and a healthcare cashback plan.

• Embracing Health & Safety and Quality requirements.
• Packing of well-known products.
• Operating a wide variety of machinery (filling, packing, forming or CNC machines);
• Demonstrating a commitment to delivery, leading by example;
  Completing paperwork accurately.
• Application of current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices);
• Taking apart, cleaning and rebuilding production equipment.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

• Experience of Operating machinery (filling, packing, forming or CNC machines)
• Good communication skills,
• Effective use of numeracy and literacy for documentation and record-keeping;
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role;
• A personal commitment to maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards;
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts;
• Highly engaged, a good team player;
• An ability to work unsupervised.

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.