Yeo Valley Production Ltd
Logistic Operative - Days (4 on 4 off)
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At Yeo Valley, we're looking for reliable and motivated Skilled Logistics Operatives to join our Distribution team at Isleport, Somerset.
If you thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment and have experience operating Reach Trucks, Counterbalance Forklifts, and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Skilled Logistics Operative, you'll play a vital role in keeping our operation running smoothly. From safely moving and storing stock to accurately picking customer orders, you'll help ensure our products are in the right place at the right time. You'll also support stock control activities, maintain high standards of housekeeping, and contribute to a safe, efficient, and well-organised warehouse.
As One Of Our Co-owners Says
"Working in a chilled warehouse keeps you on your toes - it's fast-paced, rewarding, and you know you're part of a team that keeps everything moving."
What you'll be doing
- Safely operating Reach Trucks, Counterbalance Forklifts, and other MHE in line with company procedures.
- Receiving, booking in, storing, and replenishing stock.
- Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies where required.
- Completing general warehouse duties to support the wider operation.
- Carrying out pre-use equipment checks and reporting any faults or maintenance issues.
- Maintaining excellent standards of health, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping within a chilled warehouse environment.
- Helping to minimise waste and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
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What we're looking for
- A valid (or recently expired) Reach Truck licence.
- Proven experience operating forklifts and other MHE within a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
- A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A flexible, reliable approach and willingness to support different areas of the operation when needed.
Shift pattern
This role works a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, with working hours of 8:00am - 8:00pm.
Please note: this role may be referred to internally as a Skilled Operator.
Valid (or recently expired) Reach Truck and/or Counterbalance license
Strong practical experience using forklifts and MHE in a warehouse setting
Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
Ability to work in a physically demanding, chilled environment
Previous experience of warehouse or packing roles is desirable
Food hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (desirable)
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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 including:
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Non-contributory pension scheme
- Life cover
- Healthcare cash back plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
- Preferential rates with our partners
- Learning and development opportunities; we’re committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow
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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