At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our engineering team to ensure top-notch asset care and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Yeo Valley, a leading organic dairy brand committed to sustainability and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive holidays, a pension scheme, healthcare cashback, and discounts on Yeo Valley products.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a proud British company making a real impact in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship in engineering and experience in a manufacturing setting are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ 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. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering Department at Yeo Valley Cannington. This is a rotating shift pattern and a 6-month FTC with the possibility of going to a permanent position.
- Demonstratable commitment to people and food safety through actively managing own work and the work of others in line with legislative, company, and working procedures.
- Ensure the engineering team is utilised in the most efficient way through effective use of CMMS workflows, maintenance planning, and prioritisation of work to meet operational needs.
- Proactively drive and deliver the highest standard of asset care through the application of best practice, developed knowledge, and technical expertise.
Essential:
- Apprenticeship or equivalent level of training in multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical & Electrical).
- Higher learning qualification in Engineering discipline.
- Demonstratable application of engineering knowledge.
- Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/production environment.
- Developed knowledge and understanding of enhanced asset care.
- Demonstratable capability in the application of advanced fault-finding techniques.
- Developed knowledge and application of RCM.
- Understanding of OEE and the impact of engineering.
- Ability to develop knowledge in self and others.
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:
- 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.
Multi-Skilled Engineer in Devon employer: YeoValley
Yeo Valley is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to organic farming and sustainability, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. As part of our Engineering Department in Cannington, you will benefit from competitive holiday allowances, a non-contributory pension scheme, and extensive learning opportunities, all while contributing to the production of over 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt. Join us and be part of a family that values quality, safety, and growth in a supportive environment.
