Bakery Operative

Hovis Bakeries; Stockport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days' annual leave

Up to 10% employer pension contrib.

Life Assurance included

Extra Slice Benefits Scheme

Family-friendly and flexible working

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries in Stockport is seeking a Bakery Operative for a permanent, full-time role. You will work in a busy, highly regulated bakery environment producing high-quality products on a 42-hour week with 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights and weekends).

The role offers training opportunities, a strong benefits package and a clear path to long-term development within a well-established business.

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.
• Team Player: Collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Innovative Thinker: Generate ideas and take ownership.
• Continuous Learner: Embrace challenges and grow with us.

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 and Safety awareness

Numeracy

Literacy

Team player

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Innovative thinking

Continuous learner

Job description

Career Opportunities: Bakery Operative (4374)

Requisition ID4374-Posted28/10/2026- Region (1) - Job Category (2) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Salary: £37,032 – £38,850 per year depending on role
Hours: 42 hours per week | 12-hour shifts
Shift Pattern: This role operates 12-hour rotating shifts, on a varied shift pattern, including days, nights and weekends.

We're looking for enthusiastic Bakery Operative and Manufacturing Technicians to join our Stockport operation at Hovis Bakeries (formally known as Allied Bakeries).

Whether you're an experienced Manufacturing Technician or looking to develop your skills in an industrial bakery, this is an opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong benefits package, training opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career.

What will you be doing?

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

You'll be part of a team where everyone plays an important role in keeping our operation moving.

This is a physically demanding role in a fast-paced factory environment, so resilience, reliability and a positive attitude are essential.

What are we looking for?

You don't need to have years of experience within a manufacturing environment to join us (although that would be beneficial)!

We're looking for people who are reliable, hardworking and safety conscious.

• 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
• Team Player: Collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Innovative Thinker: Generate ideas and take ownership.
• Continuous Learner: Embrace challenges and grow with us.

Advantageous

• Understanding and application of food hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice
• Understanding of baking process
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate IOSH or equivalent

What's in it for you?

We want our people to feel valued and rewarded for the work they do. That's why you'll receive:

• £37,032 - £38,850 annual salary, depending on role
• 24 days' annual leave based on shift pattern
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution, including Life Assurance
• Extra Slice Benefits Scheme – discounts at 500+ retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S and more
• Family-friendly and flexible working options
• Health Care Cash Plan for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential support for financial, legal and personal matters
• Employee Referral Scheme – recommend someone who joins us and receive a reward
• Long Service Awards – we recognise and reward long-term commitment

Why Hovis Bakeries (Formally known as Allied Bakeries)?

This is more than just a bakery operative role. You'll be joining Hovis Bakeries, a well-established business where our teams play a vital role in getting our products to customers every day.

You'll have the opportunity to learn different areas of the operation, develop new skills and build a career within a supportive team.

If you're looking for a permanent manufacturing role with competitive pay, great benefits and brilliant colleagues we'd love to hear from you.