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What will I be doing?
Join the heart of British dairy at Yeo Valley, where we combine traditional farming values with innovative technology to deliver quality products loved across the UK. We're looking for a Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and a focus on first-fix solutions to keep our production lines running smoothly. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress to a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. At Yeo Valley, we believe in working in harmony with nature and nurturing our people as much as our products. As an independent, family-owned business, we’re co-owned by our employees, giving you a voice and opportunities for career growth through hands-on training, mentoring, or transitioning into new roles.
What you'll be doing:
* Carrying out first-fix reactive maintenance on a wide range of production and packaging machinery
* Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults quickly and efficiently
* Minimising downtime and ensuring smooth daily operations
* Supporting continuous improvement projects and proactive maintenance strategies
* Collaborating with engineering and production teams
Shift pattern:
4 on / 4 off rotational shifts (2 days, 2 nights) – providing a healthy work-life balance and regular time off
What do I need?
* Experience as a Maintenance Engineer
* An appropriate Engineering qualification
* Knowledge of Health & Safety standards
* Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments is preferred but not essential
* Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines is preferred
* PLC experience is a plus
Why join us?
We are an independent, British company proud to produce high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand for major UK 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.
Benefits include: 22 days’ holiday including bank holidays, pension scheme, healthcare cash back plan, life cover, cycle to work scheme, subsidised products and services, and preferential rates with our partners.
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