Bakery Operative

Allied Bakeries Ltd.; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension & Life Assurance

Retail discounts

Learning & development

Financial wellbeing support

Green benefits

Recognition & rewards

Charitable giving

Information at a glance

Job summary

Allied Bakeries Ltd. in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Bakery Operative to join a busy, highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will help operate production lines, ensure product quality, and uphold strict hygiene and safety standards.

This role involves 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, with 24 days of annual leave, and offers training and progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Good awareness of Health, Safety and Food Safety.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills, including record keeping and following instructions.
• A positive can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the Safety First culture and compliance with AB internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and housekeeping.
• Monitor product quality and consistency.
• Support the efficient operation of production lines.
• Take part in training and development activities, including 1-to-1 sessions.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Numeracy

Literacy

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

As a Bakery Operative, you will play a key role in producing high-quality bakery products within a busy and highly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Engage in the Safety First culture and compliance with AB internal policies and procedures
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and housekeeping
• Monitor product quality and consistency
• Support the efficient operation of production lines
• Take part in training and development activities, including 1-to-1 sessions

We are looking for motivated and hardworking Bakery Operatives to join our fast-paced production team in Newcastle-Under-Lyme. If you enjoy hands-on work and want to build a career in food manufacturing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Location: Hovis Bakeries, Newcastle-under-Lyme. This is a physically demanding role in a fast-paced factory environment, so resilience, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential.

The Right Person

Essential

• Good awareness of Health, Safety and Food Safety
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills, including record keeping and following instructions
• A positive can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn

Advantageous

• Understanding and application of food hygiene/GMP/(ABSS standards)
• Understanding of baking process
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate IOSH or equivalent

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Starting at £28,791.60 increasing to £32,172.07 after successful completion of training.
• Shifts: Average if 42 hours per week.
• This role operates 12-hour rotating shifts, on a varied shift pattern, including night work and weekends., Time Off - 24 days annual leave
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Simplyhealth healthcare cash plan, eye care support and wellbeing resources
• Pension & Life Assurance - Up to 10% employer contributions
• Retail Discounts - Save on 500+ major retailers through Extra Slice
• Learning & Development - Career development, training and progression opportunities
• Financial Wellbeing Support - Financial tools, support and access to affordable loans
• Green Benefits - Save on electric cars and bikes
• Recognition & Rewards - Celebrate achievements through colleague recognition schemes
• Charitable Giving - Support Save the Children through payroll giving
• Information at a Glance