Multi-Skilled Operative

Ryvita; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Career opportunities

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Job summary

Ryvita is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative - Extruder Operator to own safe, smooth and efficient operation of bakery extrusion equipment. Role includes setting up extruders, monitoring processes and producing high-quality Crackerbread.

This permanent, full-time position offers a 39-hour week on rotating shifts, with a starting salary of £13.10 per hour and potential to up to £14.35 per hour after training levels are completed.

Qualifications

• Understanding bakery processes and ability to support a busy production environment.
• Ability to make timely operational decisions within Bakery Operations and know when to escalate.
• Identify and manage HSE and food safety risks on the line.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machinery to defined parameters and quality specs.
• Set up extruder for recipes and monitor extrusion process.
• Record checks and report faults or issues to Team Leader/Engineering.
• Follow SOPs and maintain HACCP, BRC/IFS standards where applicable.
• Maintain safe working practices and respond to emergencies as trained.

Skills

Bakery process understanding

Operational decision making

HSE/food safety risk awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Career Opportunities: Multi-Skilled Operative (4351)

Requisition ID4351-Posted27/10/2026- Region (2) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

We are on the lookout for a Multi-Skilled Operative - Extruder Operator to join our friendly team at Ryvita. As part of the ABF group, we have ambitious plans for growth over the next 5 years and we need someone with the drive and passion to help us get there. The core focus of this role is to take ownership of the safe, smooth and efficient operation of machinery within the Bakery and to operate equipment within the agreed parameters and Bakery targets. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for responsibility in setting up and operating extruders, producing high quality Crackerbread.

This is a permanent and full time position, working an average of 39 hours per week, Monday-Friday (including paid breaks) on a 3 week shift rotation.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

22:00-06:00 22:00-06:00 22:00-06:00 22:00-06:00 19:00-02:00

14:00-22:00 14:00-22:00 14:00-22:00 14:00-22:00 12:00-19:00

06:00-14:00 06:00-14:00 06:00-14:00 06:00-14:00 06:00-13:00

Starting salary for this role is £13.10 per hour, however this increases once you complete differnent training levels and you can earn up to £14.35 per hour.

Key Accountabilities

• To operate machinery to agreed parameters
• To work to Bakery Standard Operating Procedures
• To demonstrate Personal Accountability within the site and ensure that all Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met
• To ensure at all times safe working practices or reports unsafe acts or conditions
• Responsible for adhering to safe systems of work processes and acting in a safe manner to protect the health and safety of yourself and others at all times
• Follow all Quality systems and procedures to ensure our products meet food safety (HACCP), legal and customer requirements as well as maintaining external standards eg BRC, IFS, Femas

Once trained as an Extruder Operator, you will be responsible for the following key accountabilities:

• Set up the extruder for the correct recipe and monitor the extrusion process, adjusting the product and baking controls where necessary
• Conduct all necessary checks during the extrusion process and record them on relevant paperwork
• Rectifying simple extruder operational faults and report more complex faults to Team Leader and Engineering Team
• Develop a thorough understanding of the extrusion process and equipment to enhance performance and reduce waste
• Follow the safety procedures and respond appropriately to any emergency situations

The Right Person

If you share our values: Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork

And you have the following skills and experiences:

• Understands the Bakery process and is able to support and prioritise in a challenging and busy environment
• Able to make sound and timely operational decisions within Bakery Operations and understands when to elevate
• Risk identification in relation of HSE or Food Safety
• Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues in all departments across the Poole site

We can offer:

• Bonus Scheme - up to 5% team bonus
• Pension Scheme - up to 10% employer contributions
• Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide
• Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform