Yeo Valley Production Ltd
Logistics Yard Operative - Isleport (Mon-Fri)
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Logistics Yard Operative
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and friendly operator to join our team at Isleport in this newly created on-site role.
In this position, you will be an integral part of a small team within Logistics at our Isleport Distribution site in Highbridge. You will ensure that:
- The yard area remains safe and operational
- Routine and ad-hoc tasks are completed to uphold the highest standards of:
- Product quality
- Health and safety
- Customer service for internal and external stakeholders
You will work closely with other departments to help achieve core company goals.
This is a Monday to Friday position, working 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Daily, effective, and safe operation of forklifts to:
- Load/unload vehicles
- Move pallets, equipment, and objects around the site
- Regular driving of company vehicles for the manual loading/unloading of materials and delivery between:
- The Distribution site
- Production sites
- Other locations
- Ensuring proper upkeep of all:
- Equipment
- Company vehicles, through:
- Effective cleaning
- Audits
- Basic maintenance tasks
- Rectifying basic faults and escalating where necessary
- Ability to undertake manual tasks
- Effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders
- Excellent time management
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Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant work experience in a Distribution or Production environment
- Full UK Driving License
- Forklift License
About Yeo Valley
We are an independent, British company, famous for producing some of the highest-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice creams under the Yeo Valley brand.
Our presence spans:
- Four dairies
- Two logistics centres (Somerset & Devon)
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With over 1,900 staff, we contribute to producing more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.
Benefits
Here’s what you can expect from Joining Yeo Valley:
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Non-contributory pension scheme
- Life cover
- Health care cash back plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised Yeo Valley products & services
- Preferential rates with our partners
- Learning and development opportunities
- Commitment to promoting employee growth
Deadline & Application Instructions
Please note:
- Closing dates act as guidelines—we may finalise recruitment early if we receive strong applications
- Preferred suppliers only for agency applications (submitted via our recruitment portal)
Job cannot accommodate employment sponsorship at this time.
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