Operations - Multi skilled Operative

Finsbury Foods; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Finsbury Foods is looking for a Skilled Bakery Operative to join our production site. You will work across different lines, safely operate bakery machinery and follow production plans to meet quality and food safety standards.

You will complete paperwork, maintain cleanliness, support end-of-shift cleaning, wear PPE, and participate in training to cross-skill across bakery areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing, with experience in one or more of the following areas highly desirable: weigh-up, mixing, forming, ovens, packing, and flow wrap.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production across the site and operate bakery machinery.
• Complete production and compliance paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow hygiene controls.
• Assist with end-of-shift and deep-cleaning activities.
• Cross-skill across different bakery areas.
• Support ASH cover and report hazards promptly.

Skills

Bakery production

Machinery operation

Quality & food safety

Cross-skilling

Team player

Job description

This is a hands‑on, varied role where you’ll work across different production lines and areas, operating machinery and supporting key stages of the manufacturing process. We’re looking for experience in one or more key bakery production areas, such as weigh‑up, mixing, forming, ovens, packing or flow wrapping, who is keen to build on their existing skills and develop further in a multi‑skilled environment.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining our high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene and health and safety. This is a great opportunity to use your existing bakery experience, learn new skills and become a valued member of a skilled and supportive production team.

This is what you’ll actually do!

As a Skilled Bakery Operative, you’ll support day‑to‑day production across the site, working across different lines and tasks to meet production requirements. You’ll safely operate bakery machinery, follow production plans and procedures, and ensure products are made to the required quality, food safety and customer standards.

You’ll accurately complete production and compliance paperwork and maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment through a strong clean‑as‑you‑go approach. You’ll also support end‑of‑shift and deep‑cleaning activities, wear the correct PPE and follow all health and safety, hygiene and allergen controls. Any issues, defects or hazards will need to be identified and reported promptly.

As part of the role, you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills through training and cross‑skilling across different areas of the bakery. You’ll work closely with your colleagues, share your knowledge and experience, and provide ASH cover when required to help keep production running safely and efficiently.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be reliable, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll take pride in producing high‑quality products and maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and food safety. You’ll have a positive attitude, be willing to learn and develop, and be someone your colleagues can rely on to get the job done.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team and is always willing to support others and contribute to a safe, efficient and positive working environment.

Ideally this is you!

• Experience in food production or manufacturing, with experience in one or more of the following areas highly desirable: weigh‑up, mixing, forming, ovens, packing, and flow wrap.
• Confident operating machinery and completing operational paperwork.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Willing to develop your skills through structured training and cross‑skilling.
• Positive, dependable, and adaptable.
• Proud of high standards in cleanliness and quality.
• Approachable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.