Bakery Operative

Hovis Bakeries; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension schemes

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App

Hovis Choice benefits

Annual leave

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries in Nottingham is seeking a Bakery Operative to join our bread factory team. You will work on machinery, producing high-quality products that meet our customers' expectations, and contribute to reaching production targets.

We offer a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with days and nights, a supportive team, training to the highest standards, and opportunities for career growth within a long-standing company.

Qualifications

• You’re enthusiastic about working for Hovis!
• You’ll have a willing, positive attitude with good attention to detail.
• Experience gained within a fast paced, quality driven environment (ideally manufacturing or FMCG but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery in our bread factories to bake high-quality products.
• Work to meet production and service targets.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain quality and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexible attitude

Job description

Job Title Bakery Operative | Location Nottingham

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days and nights, 12 hour shifts

As our next Bakery Operative, you’ll be within the heart of our operation. You will be reliable, passionate and dedicated whilst taking real pride in your work.

You will be eager to learn and looking for your next role within a business who invest time and effort into their people. You will be trained to the highest standards allowing you to excel in your role whilst taking the next exciting step in your career.

As a Bakery Operative, quality will be at the forefront of everything you do to help us create excellent bread products much loved by the nation. You will be working on machinery within our bread factories, baking high quality products that exceed our customer expectations, as well as achieving our production and service targets.

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be flexible and have the ability to work well within a team.

The Key Requirements...

• You’re enthusiastic about working for Hovis!
• You’ll have a willing, positive attitude with good attention to detail.
• Experience gained within a fast paced, quality driven environment (ideally manufacturing or FMCG but not essential.).

This isn't a standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 role, instead we’re offering a ‘4 on, 4 off shift pattern’ scheduled to work only half of the year; ideal if you enjoy a few days off in a row to balance out work and home.

We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.

Benefits Baked In

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:

• Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
• Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
• Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
• Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
• Free on-site parking.

At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you?

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk