We are looking for a Facilities Operator to join our manufacturing team at Crewkerne. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the general cleaning and upkeep of all site facilities as well as managing the running of the staff shop. This role is 4 on 4 off working 10.5 hour days. Key Responsibilities include: Assist in maintaining a safe working environment Ensure that only the best practices are employed Issue PPE & consumables as required for co-owners or visitors and carry out stock take of PPE & consumables To be aware of company H&S policies and processes and that guidelines are followed and challenged as necessary All H&S Issues are raised promptly and effectively (report direct to manager) Adhere to C.O.S.H.H regulations at all times Ensure department housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained Storage of productions in line with C.O.S.H.H regulations Daily and weekly temperature checks on fridges and freezers Carry out cleaning of facilities areas Manage staff shop, order new stock, re-stock fridges and dispose of out of date products (if trained and tasked to do this) Communicate clearly, effectively and efficiently Ensure all equipment and materials are safe and effective for the job required, before, during and on completion of use Highlight/ report all breakdowns, problems, safety issues, shortcomings associated with equipment or materials that you use or see others using. Ensure wastage is kept to a minimum Sounds interesting, what do I need? Good communication skills self motivated Be able to work autonomously with little supervision Be able to work as part of a team Committed to achieving a high standard of work Numerate C.O.S.H.H awareness Health and Safety awareness 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 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: - 20 day holiday allowance, increasing based on length of service - Paid breaks - Non-contributory pension scheme - Employee Benefit Trust performance related bonus (if the business does well, so do you) - Life cover (hopefully you will never need it but good to know) - Healthcare cash back plan (well most people use the dentist and opticians, don’t they) - Subsidised canteen - Colleagues in the community charity fund - Referral scheme - 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 - Free on-site parking 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 .