Manufacturing Technician - 2 shift

Speedibake; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedibake Limited in Bradford is recruiting a Manufacturing Technician for a two-shift pattern. You will operate bakery plant equipment, support quality, safety and hygiene, and rotate across the line to ensure production runs within high performing parameters.

You will identify issues, carry out quality checks, and work with teams to drive continuous improvement and compliance with ABF standards. The role requires basic engineering understanding, numeracy and familiarity with HMI systems, with

Qualifications

• Basic engineering competencies and mechanical empathy are required.
• Awareness of food safety and H&S practices is essential.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and problem solving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate bakery plant equipment to maintain high performance.
• Follow safety, hygiene and quality protocols and conduct checks.
• Identify hazards and participate in risk assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
• Support line hygiene, maintenance and shift handovers to ensure smooth production.

Skills

Engineering basics

Continuous improvement

HMI literacy

Health & food safety

Numerical literacy

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 in Mechanical Eng

Basic Food Hygiene (CIEH Level 2)

Tools

HMI interfaces

Job description

Career Opportunities: Manufacturing Technician - 2 shift (4390)

Requisition ID4390-Posted05/11/2026- Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

We are a Proud Yorkshire Bakery who employee over 350 employees who pour their hearts out with passion and knowledge into every product we make. We were established in 1984 and are one of the market leaders in the supply of frozen baked goods to the retail and food service sectors. We are proud to be part of Associated British Foods plc, which is a £19.8bn FTSE 100 company.

Speedibake are recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians. As a Manufacturing Technician you will be responsible for the efficient operation of bakery plant equipment throughout ensuring it operates within high performing parameters. Therefore, job roles are not area specific but will be rotated throughout the whole plant. The role influences health, safety, environment, quality, food safety, service, cost and the efficiency of the line. This is achieved through your ability to identify issues early, communicate well with team members and resolve day-to-day issues.

Key Accountabilities

• The accountabilities for this role are varied, spanning production, engineering, quality and hygiene.
• Where appropriate, close out all reported hazards in 72 hours depending on severity.
• Conduct risk assessments for all line tasks and write supporting SOP’s.
• Identify and report and resolve any potential hazards or near misses to assist in the prevention of accidents.
• Carry out safety walk and talks.
• Carry out and record all required product quality checks to drive quality improvements and take timely action where product is out of specification.
• Help to reduce customer complaints to agreed targets.
• Follow cleaning and hygiene schedules to ensure ABSS standards are achieved to gain BRC accreditation and pass all customer audits.
• Proactively define and pursues personal development goals.
• Actively encourage and participate in strong interdepartmental communication and team working across all areas of the bakery.
• Consistently displays personal ownership, accountability and a 'Can Do’ attitude.

The Right Person

• Ability to demonstrate basic engineering competencies/mechanical empathy.
• Basic understanding of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques (EG: Fishbone, 5 Why’s, 5s etc).
• Computer Literate (understand and interact with HMI screens).
• Demonstrate a good level of Health and Food Safety awareness.
• Numerical, reading and information recording skills.

Advantageous

• An in-depth understanding and application of food hygiene/GMP/(ABSS standards).
• Understanding of the baking process.
• NVQ Level 1 or Level 2 in Performing Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2) IOSH or equivalent.