Skilled Operative Yoghurt – Days

Company: Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd
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Location: South Somerset
Job Description:

So, what will I be doing?

At an exciting time of growth at our Crewkerne production site, we are looking for great people to join us as production operatives, making our great nutritious food.

We are looking at Production Operatives to join our Dairy team at Crewkerne, working 0600-1800 on a 4 days on 4 days off basis.

Our Crewkerne site is split into different departments, including Dairy production, Fruit production, and a new Savoury production team that makes hearty soups.

You will be happy to work in a fast-paced production environment. Full training is provided, although food manufacturing experience would be an advantage. There is scope to increase hourly pay once further training has been completed.

Pay rates: £29,658 P/A (£13.58 P/H)

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Working in a fast-paced production area
  • Preparing ingredients for production
  • Assisting with the production and packing of food products
  • Carrying out hygiene and general cleaning duties as required
  • Accurately completing production records
  • Manual handling
  • Operating MHE

Some companies might refer to this role as ‘Production Operator’, ‘Skilled Operator’, Multiskilled operator or ‘Production Operative’. This role is commutable by car from Yeovil, Chard, Ilminster, Taunton and surrounding areas.

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding role
  • A personal commitment to maintaining the highest safety & hygiene standards
  • Highly engaged, a good team player
  • An ability to work unsupervised
  • Able to follow instructions and procedures

Why should I join the family?

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 yoghurt.

We’re sure you don’t need convincing, but there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer. It goes without saying that you’ll have access to free parking, top of the range personal protection equipment (PPE) and your own locker. You’ll also receive the following:

  • 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.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026