So, what will I be doing?
As Maintenance Technician at our Isleport site in Highbridge, you'll be joining the Engineering Team in a distinctive, ambitious and trusted manufacturing company that is committed to making great British dairy the right way. Forever. Working closely with the Engineering Team Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the team to safely deliver engineering services within a high performing workplace.
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 7am until 7pm
Key responsibilities will include:
- Under direction/guidance from the Logistics Maintenance Manager, maintain site assets through the effective use and interaction with the site Computerised Maintenance Management System, stores and spares
- Complete preventative routines and schedules as per the planned maintenance requirement
- Use problem solving techniques and root cause analysis to prevent, detect and eliminate faults, abnormalities and inefficiencies
- Prioritise tasks across site limiting the operational impact of any equipment downtime
- Deliver the highest standards of maintenance work.
- Collaborate with other teams and co-owners to effectively manage tasks
- Embrace and understand site, departmental and individual performance measures and the personal contribution to each.
Sounds interesting, what do I need?
- Experience of maintenance best practices with demonstrable capability and application of knowledge
- Logical approach to fault finding
- Ability to solve problems and prioritise workload as required
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A good standard of numeracy, literacy and Microsoft Office knowledge
- Qualifications - BTEC and/or NVQ or equivalent in at least two in disciplines; plumbing/HVAC, electrical maintenance
- Ability to develop resources
- A pro-active approach to preventative maintenance/asset care and a logical approach to fault finding diagnostics
- To be self-motivated and happy to work in a fast paced environment as a team player
- A good communicator, engaging and inquisitive
Why should I join the family?
We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality foods, including 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.
We’re sure you don’t need convincing, but there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer including:
- 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. Just in case the worst ever happened.
- Healthcare cash back plan. Well most people use the dentist and opticians, don’t they?
- Cycle to work scheme and free on site car parking if you would rather.
- Subsidized Yeo Valley products and services
- Preferential rates with our partners
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.