At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead process engineering and mentor young talent in modern manufacturing.
- Company: Join Yeo Valley, a leading UK organic dairy brand with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive holidays, healthcare plans, and discounts on Yeo Valley products.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a company that values quality and innovation.
- Qualifications: HND or equivalent in Engineering and experience in fault finding techniques.
The predicted salary is between 44550 - 54450 £ per year.
Yeo Valley is not just a dairy manufacturing company; we are the manufacturing company that produces over 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt, known for our commitment to organic farming, sustainability, and animal welfare.
Manage process engineering and improvement activities at the Blagdon manufacturing site, coaching and mentoring engineers in process engineering. Manage Process, Automation and Controls team supporting strategic manufacturing capability improvement through Subject Matter Expertise and insight into available technologies and applications. Lead work streams to develop best technologies and practices, supporting the specification, evaluation, and execution of major capital projects. Work with apprentices, mentoring and supporting the development of young talent in modern manufacturing technology.
Advocate and influence the commitment to people and food safety through the development and enforcement of working practices in line with legislative, company, and working procedures. Coach others to effectively develop skills and knowledge of new processes and technologies to support sustainable asset performance. Develop diagnostic processes and data integrity to aid and facilitate problem solving in complex processes and systems. Provide subject matter expertise or technical knowledge to identify, resolve, and prevent faults and failures.
Essential:
- Higher learning qualification in Engineering discipline (HND or equivalent degree)
- Understanding of OEE and the impact of engineering
- Demonstrable capability in the application of advanced fault finding tools & techniques
Desirable:
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of best practice in asset care
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Leadership experience
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 offer a whole host of benefits including free parking, top of the range personal protection equipment (PPE), competitive holiday allowance, non-contributory pension scheme, life cover, healthcare cash back plan, cycle to work scheme, subsidised Yeo Valley products and services, and preferential rates with our partners. We are 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.
Process Maintenance Manager in Blagdon employer: Yeo Valley
Join a leading food production company in Highweek, where we prioritise employee growth and a supportive work culture. As a Team Manager, you'll benefit from competitive remuneration, an annual bonus, and a non-contributory pension scheme, all while working in a dynamic environment that values safety and continuous improvement. Our commitment to team development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
