Join Our Cheesy Dream Team
Food Processor/Machine Minder – Full Time/Permanent
* Ilchester, near Yeovil, Somerset
* Monday - Friday - Weekly rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm
* £13.16 per hour (pay increases with line knowledge) + 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 £13.16 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Financial planning services
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Yeovil BA22 8AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Food handling: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person