Yeo Valley, a family-owned farming and dairy company, has five sites in the South West. From humble beginnings in 1961 with just 30 cows at Holt Farm in Somerset, it has grown to become the UK's top organic brand, producing over 2,000 tonnes of yogurt, butter, milk, and ice cream weekly, and ranking among the top 60 grocery brands.
gap personnel is proud to partner with Yeo Valley, managing their temporary recruitment needs through supporting hundreds of skilled individuals across their sites in Blagdon, Crewkerne, Newton Abbot, Cannington and Isleport.
Rolling out the green carpet for your career
Jobs available in your local area :
- Blagdon - food production, packing operatives and catering assistants.
- Crewkerne - food production, packing operatives and catering assistants.
- Newton Abbot - food production and packing operatives.
- Cannington - food production and packing operatives.
- Isleport - warehouse operatives and catering assistants.
What makes Yeo Valley a pretty unique place to work?
It's not just their local charm and national impact, but how much they genuinely care about their employees' growth and wellbeing. With access to training programs and opportunities for professional development, they go the extra mile by ensuring everyone has the tools they need to succeed.
And that’s not even the half of it, because when it comes to their onsite facilities they're seriously impressive. Picture this: a subsidised canteen serving up fresh meals, vending machines stocked with snacks for those quick cravings, chill-out areas for those well-deserved breaks, and even free parking. You’ll also get discounts on Yeo Valley products, as well as access to ‘honesty’ fridges with discounted food - talk about work perks!
With all these incredible benefits, Yeo Valley really has created a culture (pun absolutely intended) that's not just supportive but extremely rewarding, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Yeo Valley FAQ's
What are the site locations for Yeo Valley? Yeo Valley run production from their sites in Blagdon, Crewkerne, Cannington, & Newton Abbot, whilst have their storage and distribution in Isleport, Highbridge.
What types of roles are available at Yeo Valley sites? We are always looking to recruit within production, warehouse, technical, catering, packing, and processing.
What are the working hours? We have a variety of shift patterns available per job role, however most shifts are 12 hours, 4 on, 4 off.
Where are the nearest gap personnel offices? We have our office based in Exeter; Zenith House, Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX2 4TE or our office in Bristol; 2430/2440 The Quadrant, Aztec West, Bristol, BS32 4AQ – Whilst at Yeo Valley site locations weekly.
Can I only work at Yeo Valley if I don’t drive? A few sites are difficult locations to travel to without your own transport, however we will work with you on looking at all options available.
Do Yeo Valley take any temporary workers onto permanent contracts? Yes! Within the last 12 months, Yeo Valley transferred 76 temporary workers onto permanent contracts.
Are there any additional company benefits available? Yes, plenty! Paid breaks. Subsidised canteen with fresh hot & cold food. Discounted Yeo Valley products such as yoghurts, cheese, milk, ice-cream and much more! Funky break-out areas to relax, free wi-fi, free parking and a great working culture (no pun intended!)
How do gap personnel provide support? We provide you with a dedicated account manager, 24-7 support, worker welfare support lines, weekly pay, weekly holiday updates and an urgency to resolve any questions or queries you may have. You will also be provided with all the information and details you need regarding your assignment and job role.
What training do I need before I start a temporary job at Yeo Valley? gap personnel will provide you with Level 1 Health & Safety training and Level 1 Food Safety training.
Do you have any part time hours available? Part time hours are sadly not available; however, we do have adhoc day and night shifts throughout a week, although these are full shift times. Always keep an eye on our website for the latest vacancies and shifts available to see if anything suits you.