Join Our Cheesy Dream Team
Night Shift Food Processor/Machine Minder – Full Time/Permanent
* Ilchester, near Yeovil, Somerset
* Sunday to Thursday 10pm to 6am (To avoid any confusion the role would start with the first shift at 10pm Sunday night, and your last shift would finish at 6am on Friday morning)
* £16.45 per hour (pay increases with line knowledge) including a 25% Night Shift Premium + Excellent Perks
Are you ready to turn your mechanical skills into something really grate? (See what we did there?) Come be part of a company where cheese is life, and people are the heart of everything we do.
We're on the lookout for a Food Processor/Machine Minder to keep our production lines running smoothly as we craft delicious cheese blends loved by households across the country. The Ilchester Cheese Co "house of brands" includes a variety of increasingly popular cheeses. Taking centre stage from Norway is Jarlsberg, admired by leading chefs worldwide, whilst brands from the UK include the ever-popular Applewood Cheese, Mexicana and Ilchester. You'll be hands-on with our state-of-the-art machinery, keeping things ticking, safe, and efficient – and yes, it smells amazing in here.
What You'll Be Doing:
· Operating and monitoring blending and packing machinery
· Carrying out routine maintenance and troubleshooting
· Ensuring quality, safety, and hygiene standards are top notch
· Working closely with a fun, supportive team
What You'll Love:
* Regular Social Events – From BBQs to quiz nights, we know how to have fun (and feed you well)
* Free tee and coffee
* Retailer Discount Portal – Save on all your favourite brands and supermarkets
* Free Financial Advice – Helping you stay on top of your money
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Mental health and wellbeing support when you need it
* Family Feel Culture – We're a tight-knit team where you're known by name, not number
* Great Company Culture – Friendly, respectful, and passionate about what we do
Whether you're experienced or looking to grow into a new challenge, we provide full training and support to help you succeed.
Ready to Get Blending?
Hit apply and join a company where your skills matter, your teammates care, and your future looks delicious
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £16.45 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ilchester, BA22 8JL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Have you previously worked regular night shifts?
Experience:
* Production or Food Production: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person