So, what will I be doing?
At Yeo Valley, we're more than just an organic dairy company – we're a community rooted in the land, committed to sustainability, and passionate about producing quality food that nurtures people and planet. As a family-run business, we believe in doing things the right way – sustainably, ethically, and with people at the heart of what we do. Lead the development and enhancement of Kit and Equipment performance through the creation of advanced asset care and improvement programs.
1. Provide specialist knowledge, technical expertise and insight to support new and current technologies employed at YV.
Your responsibilities:
Demonstratable commitment to people and food safety through actively managing own work and the work of others in line with legislative, company and working procedures. Lead in the development and delivery of reliability focused asset care for out kit and equipment.
Sounds interesting, what do I need?
Essential:
2. Apprenticeship or equivalent level of training in multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical & Electrical).
3. Higher learning qualification in Engineering discipline
4. Demonstratable application of engineering knowledge
5. Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/production environment
6. Developed knowledge and understanding of enhanced asset care
7. Demonstratable capability in the application of advanced fault finding techniques
8. Developed knowledge and application of RCM
9. Understanding of OEE of the impact of engineering
10. Ability to develop knowledge in self and others
Desirable:
11. Project management experience
12. Experience of working with automated equipment
13. Knowledge of best practice in asset care
14. Coaching & Mentoring
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 1900 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:
15. Competitive holiday allowance
16. non-contributory pension scheme
17. life cover
18. healthcare cash back plan
19. cycle to work scheme
20. subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
21. preferential rates with our partners
22. learning and development opportunities; we’re committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow