Bakery Production Operative - Nightshift

Manpower; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid breaks

Training and rewards schemes

Job summary

Manpower are recruiting Bakery Production Operatives for a busy bakery near Bonnyrigg. This nightshift role involves operating ovens and mixers, monitoring production lines, preparing ingredients and carrying out quality checks.

Benefits include paid breaks, weekly pay and progression opportunities through Manpower rewards and training schemes. Own transport is essential due to location.

Qualifications

• Previous bakery/food production experience.
• Experience operating production machinery and ovens.
• Attention to detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate bakery production equipment including ovens and mixers.
• Prepare and mix ingredients to production specifications.
• Monitor machinery and report faults.
• Quality checks throughout production.
• Pack finished products for dispatch.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in production.
• Follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Assist with general production and warehouse duties.

Skills

Bakery experience

Food production

Machinery operation

Quality focus

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Production machinery

Job description

Bakery Production Operative - Nightshift - Bonnyrigg Manpower are recruiting Bakery Production Operatives for our client based near Bonnyrigg. Please note that due to the location, your own transport is essential if you do not live locally. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy bakery production environment working permanent nightshift hours. We are looking for reliable candidates with previous food production, bakery, machine operating or manufacturing experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You will be involved in a variety of bakery production duties including operating ovens and mixing equipment, monitoring production machinery, preparing ingredients, packing finished products, carrying out quality checks and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety throughout the production process.

Hours and Benefits

Nightshift: Sunday to Thursday, 22:30 - 06:30. All breaks are paid £16.52 per hour. Pay rate increases to £17.08 per hour after 12 weeks worked. Weekly pay. Access to Manpower rewards, training and benefit schemes.

Duties Involved

• Operating bakery production equipment including ovens, mixers and processing machinery
• Preparing and mixing ingredients to production specifications
• Monitoring machinery and reporting any faults or issues
• Carrying out quality checks on products throughout the production process
• Packing finished bakery products and preparing them for dispatch
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the production area
• Following food safety, health and safety, and quality procedures at all times
• Assisting with general production and warehouse duties as required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience within a bakery, food production or manufacturing environment
• Experience operating production machinery, ovens, mixers or similar equipment
• Good attention to detail and quality standards
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
• Good team working skills and the ability to work independently when required
• A flexible and reliable approach to work
• Understanding of food hygiene and health and safety procedures

All candidates must complete an online health and safety induction before commencing work. Successful completion of the induction includes a 2-hour induction payment after completing one full shift.