Artisan Bakery Operative — Quality Craft & Flexible Hours

The Bread Factory; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Bread Factory in Milton Keynes is hiring for production roles in our artisan bakery. You’ll follow recipes, operate machinery, monitor quality, and complete paperwork with strict hygiene. The role includes 5 days out of 7, with Saturdays and Sundays on occasion, 8:30am–4:30pm.

Pay rate is £14.30 per hour, with opportunities to develop in a busy, quality‑driven environment. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and sustainable practices, and enjoy staff benefits and generous discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong attention to detail to maintain product quality
• Basic literacy and numeracy to complete paperwork and follow instructions
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends if required

Responsibilities

• Carry out production activities to a consistently high standard, following recipes, processes, and machine settings
• Monitor product quality, remove non-conforming items, and complete all paperwork and quality checks
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards, including clean-as-you-go practices and correct PPE use
• Work safely at all times, promptly report machinery issues, and follow manual handling and safety guidelines
• Support colleagues, cooperate across departments, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Bakery experience

Food safety

Attention to detail

Literacy & numeracy

Flexibility

Job description

The Bread Factory in Milton Keynes is hiring for production roles in our artisan bakery. You’ll follow recipes, operate machinery, monitor quality, and complete paperwork with strict hygiene. The role includes 5 days out of 7, with Saturdays and Sundays on occasion, 8:30am–4:30pm.

Pay rate is £14.30 per hour, with opportunities to develop in a busy, quality‑driven environment. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and sustainable practices, and enjoy staff benefits and generous discounts