Working at Yeo

We caught up with Kitty, Technical Placement Student at our Newton Abbot site, about what it's like at Yeo Valley.

Can you tell us a bit about your role at Yeo Valley?

Firstly, I love it! This was my first proper experience of working in the food industry and it’s made me realise how I certainly want to stick with it.

The beginning of my placement started with introductions and sh...

We caught up with Michelle, Dairy Operative at our Cannington site, about what it's like to work at Yeo Valley.

How long have you worked for Yeo Valley?

15 years

What do you enjoy about working here?

I like all of the different jobs and then the sense of achievement when hitting the targets set for the day. I like working with lots of different people, getting to know ...

Manazer Salam is a Dairy Operative at our largest Production site in Blagdon, Somerset. We talked to him about what it's like working for Yeo Valley, and being a key worker during the pandemic.

What’s your role at Yeo Valley?

I am a Dairy Operative, Runner, Packer, Company Driver and a representative in the Joint Consultation Committee (also been a Health and Safety rep).

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Today, Yeo Valley remains a family-owned farming and dairy business. To celebrate the hard work and passion that Yeo Valley people have shown in the past five decades, in March 2020 a 20% share of Yeo Valley Production was placed into an Employee Benefit Trust. This means that everyone at Yeo Valley is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company performance.

Our colleagues are truly part of the famil...

How did you get into Development? Originally, I wanted to be a Nutritionist but after going to Uni (Bath Spa) and having lectures in Product Development and doing work experience in NPD in my summer holiday, I knew that I wanted to be in Development and in a creative role…and I love food which helps.

What does a typical day look like for you? (If there is such thing!)