PRODUCTION

MEET THE TEAM
The people
behind the cheese
ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING

TECHNICAL & QUALITY

With a factory, office, development kitchen and warehouse on-site we have a truly cross functional team of over 175 employees. Led by our MD, James and the Business Leadership Team, we have experts across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, human resources, IT, product development, engineering, technical, quality, marketing, and sales. Click on the link to meet some of our team.
PRODUCTION


Our expert team of line operatives and shift managers work through the day and night to make sure that our cheese is of consistently high quality and in the safest of conditions
ENGINEERING


Our skilled engineering team work round the clock to make sure that the cheese machines are in tip top condition and working well to keep the nation’s fridges well stocked with our cheese
TECHNICAL & QUALITY


Ensuring that our products remain of the highest quality when they reach the consumer is paramount. Our technical and quality teams work closely with all other departments to keep our specifications and artwork up to date, safeguarding against, and resolving any potential issues
Open Vacancies
Our current vacancies are listed below. Please click on the links to view the job description and apply
We are always on the look out for great people based locally who are interested in joining our business. If you would like to enquire about current career opportunities within The Ilchester Cheese Co., please complete the form in Contact Us section
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Our Values
We pride ourselves on our commitment to Quality without compromise.
We believe together is better: we strive to work in Collaboration and Partnership, both internally within our business, and externally with our suppliers and retailers.
Pioneering Innovation has been a core value since our inception in 1962.
We are a responsible business and employer, and are committed to improving
our impact on the planet and within the local community.
Employee Benefits
Excellent salaries and packages
Development plan and training opportunities
Private health cash plan, giving you access to private appointments, including physio, dentist and the opticians
Generous pension
Discount portal membership, exclusive discounts at retailers, cinemas, days out and holidays
Financial Wellbeing App – Tailored, confidential and personal financial advice
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
Employee Assistance Programmes offering mental health support including free counselling sessions.
Bike to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Excellent Cheese at discount
The people behind
the cheese

Tom Grenfell

Lauren Dodge

Agata Berger

Stefania Ghelbere

James Catchpole

Merridan Reynolds

Izabela Majtka

Andy Green

Charles King Williams

Lee Trowbridge

Tony Helyar
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working with us?