At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate Reach Trucks and Forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Company: Join Yeo Valley, a proud British brand producing top-quality dairy products.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive holidays, healthcare cash back, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible 4 on 4 off shift pattern with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that keeps everything moving in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Valid Reach Truck licence and experience with forklifts in a warehouse.
The predicted salary is between 26712 - 29600 £ per year.
Yeo Valley is on the lookout for reliable and friendly 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 be supporting with stock control, general warehouse duties, and upholding the highest standards of safety and hygiene.
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 days, 8:00am to 20:00pm.
Key responsibilities will 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
- Valid (or recently expired) Reach Truck and/or Counterbalance license
- 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)
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. 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.
Logistic Operator - Days (4 on 4 off) in Highbridge 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.
