Skilled Operator - Logistic

Join the Skilled Operator - Logistic Days team at Yeo Valley Production Ltd
. Are you an experienced logistic operator who enjoys a fast‑moving warehouse environment? We’re looking for a reliable, safety‑first worker to operate Reach Trucks, Counterbalance Forklifts and other material handling equipment (MHE) at our Isleport, Somerset site.

• Operate Reach Trucks, Counterbalance Forklifts and other MHE safely and competently.
• Book, store and manage stock, including recording stock checks and maintaining accurate records.
• Pick and pack orders accurately to meet customer requirements.
• Report any faults or breakdowns and ensure all equipment is used safely.
• Maintain strict health & safety and hygiene standards in a chilled environment.
• Minimise waste and support overall operational efficiency.

• Valid (or recently expired) Reach Truck and/or Counterbalance licence.
• Strong practical experience with forklifts and MHE in a warehouse setting.
• Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, chilled environment.
• Previous experience in warehouse or packing roles is desirable.
• Food hygiene and health & safety certificates are desirable.

4 on 4 off, 08:00‑20:00.

• 20 day holiday allowance (increasing with length of service).
• Paid breaks and free on‑site parking.
• Top‑of‑the‑range personal protection equipment (PPE) and a personal locker.
• Non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Benefit Trust performance‑related bonus (if the business does well, so do you).
• Life cover and a healthcare cash‑back plan.
• Subsidised canteen and Yeo Valley product discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme, referral scheme and community charity fund.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Our opening dates are a guide; we may close the advert sooner if we can match candidates quickly.

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide employment sponsorship at this time. Yeo Valley does not accept speculative agency applications; we only accept applications from preferred suppliers submitted via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction.

We are an independent, British company that produces high‑quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream for many of the UK’s major retailers. With four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1,700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.