Skilled Operator - Operations - Nights in Blagdon

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 Operations Team at our Blagdon facility. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑moving environment and has solid hands‑on experience operating Counterbalance Forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE). If you do not have experience operating MHE equipment then training will be provided.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operation - moving stock safely and efficiently, keeping the operation flowing, and ensuring every order leaves in perfect condition. Accuracy and attention to detail are key, especially when picking. You’ll also be supporting general warehouse duties, and upholding the highest standards of safety and hygiene. We’re ideally looking for someone with a flexible, safety‑first attitude and strong teamwork are essential. The shift pattern for this position is 4 on 4 off, 18:00-06:00.

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

• Operating ride‑on MHE & counterbalance forklifts safely and competently
• Temperature checking of finished stock
• Picking and packing orders accurately to meet customer requirements
• Ensuring safe use of all equipment and reporting any faults or breakdowns
• Minimising wastage and supporting overall efficiency
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

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

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

Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can. 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.