So, what will I be doing?
At Yeo Valley, we're about more than just making great food – we're here to Nurture & Nourish People & Planet by Making Great Food the Right Way. Forever. As a co‑owned business, we invest in our people, encourage growth, and believe in doing things properly.
As a lead member of the team you will be supporting the production or supply chain team on the site you are based in the planning, coordination and optimisation of all resources in a defined area of work. You will be the go‑to person in the team for support, using your coordination skills you will ensure operational activities are completed and the highest standards of safety, product quality and service levels are delivered to enable the whole team to deliver our fantastic products to our customers.
Working with the teams in an area and the wider site team, you will ensure that the team are able to work productively and effectively. Through the coordination of resources across multiple assets and completing performance improvement meetings on the lines, you will ensure optimal utilisation of our assets and the optimal use of raw materials.
The Senior SHE Representative supports operational teams in embedding effective Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) practices into day‑to‑day activities.
Working in partnership with the SHE Business Partner, the role provides practical, hands‑on support to frontline teams, helping to identify risks, implement controls, and build capability within operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Work across the team and effective handovers to understand common challenges and opportunities seeking to identify where investigations may help most.
* Energises the team and demonstrates a consistently enthusiastic approach, taking action quickly and encouraging others to do the same.
* Monitor SHE performance and support reporting requirements.
* Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and awareness sessions to build capability.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Good team working skills
* Able to undertake manual tasks
* Attention to detail
* Effective communication
Desirable:
* Basic food hygiene
* Knowledge of HACCP
* Relevant work experience as a machine operator in a production environment
Qualifications:
* IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
Benefits
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’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.
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