Overview
Join one of the UK’s most loved dairy brands at Yeo Valley and become part of a business that blends cutting-edge technology with a deep respect for the land, our people, and the products we create. We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to support our production team in delivering high-quality products with minimal downtime.
At Yeo Valley, we’re inspired by nature and guided by our values. As a co-owned business, every team member has a real stake in what we do—and how we do it. We believe in nurturing our people through hands-on learning, internal progression opportunities, and a genuinely supportive environment. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or step into leadership, there's room to grow here.
Responsibilities
* Providing electrical and mechanical assistance across production and packaging lines
* Diagnosing and repairing faults quickly and safely to reduce downtime
* Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and continuous improvement tasks
* Bolstering the integration of new equipment and technology on site
* Collaborating with production and engineering teams to maintain high standards of performance and safety
Shift pattern
4 on / 4 off rotation (2 days, 2 nights) – giving you consistent time off and work-life balance
What you’ll need
Well, to get started…
You'll need to have a recognized Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent level Qualification. Minimum level 3 NVQ in Engineering.
* A pro-active approach to preventative maintenance/asset care and a logical approach to fault finding diagnostics
* You'll want to learn and embrace Health & Safety and Quality requirements and standards
* To be self-motivated and happy to work in a fast paced environment as a team player
* A good communicator, engaging and inquisitive
* Prepared to work 12 hours in a factory environment. It can be physically and mentally challenging
* Able to cope with lots of days off. We work 4 on and 4 off, so you will only work half the year, and then get 21 days holiday as well
It would also be useful if you have…
* Experience working in Food, Pharmaceutical or similar regulated and audited industries
* Knowledge and demonstrable experience of RCM, FMEA methods and improvements
* Advanced Fault Finding and Root Cause experience and Multi-Disciplined capability
* Siemens, Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC familiarity and confidence
* Experience of Automated processes and Equipment within FMCG environments
* Improvement project leadership
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; and committed to doing all this the right way, forever. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we have over 1700 co-owner team members and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt. We have been producing amazing and innovative products for 50 years and our passion for our people and our planet has never been stronger. As co-owners, we all have a say in that.
Benefits
* 22 days holiday that increases with service
* Non-contributory pension scheme that you can add to, but only if you want to
* Employee Benefit Trust business performance bonus. You are a co-owner!
* Life cover
* Healthcare cash back plan
* Cycle to work scheme and free on site car parking
* Subsidized Yeo Valley products and services
* Preferential rates with our partners
Application notes
Come and say hello. We are looking forward to meeting you.
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.
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