Skilled Baker (South West London)

Pioneer Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in London seeks a Skilled Baker to produce high-quality breads and pastries. The role involves hand moulding, dough mixing, and using large-scale bakery equipment while adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in high-volume bakeries, strong communication skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. This position offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with chances for career progression.

Benefits

Company pension (5% employer / 3% employee)

Progression opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Up to £6,000 overtime available

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a high‑volume bakery.
• Skilled in hand moulding, mixing, and oven work.
• Clear spoken English and strong team communication.

Responsibilities

• Baking artisan breads, burger buns, and pastries.
• Following cleaning and safety schedules.
• Collaborating to ensure smooth daily production.

Skills

Hand moulding

Dough mixing

Oven work

Team communication

Adaptability

Tools

Bakery equipment

Mixers

Conveyors

Fortuna machine

Packaging machines

Job description

Location

South West London, London, South East, UK. Skilled Baker – Late Shift Location: London, Wimbledon.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per year + up to £6,000 in overtime.

Shift: 8‑hour shifts starting at 2:00 or 3:00 PM (40 hours/week).

Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays.

Benefits: Company pension (5% employer / 3% employee), progression opportunities.

About Our Bakery

Join a leading London‑based artisan bakery! We specialise in burger buns, breads and pastries. Operating from multiple modern production sites in SW19, we take pride in delivering consistently excellent baked goods to a loyal and growing customer base.

What You'll Be Doing

Baking a variety of artisan breads, burger buns, and pastries.

Hand moulding, dough mixing, oven work.

Using large‑scale bakery equipment (mixers, conveyors, Fortuna machine, packaging machines, etc.).

Following cleaning and safety schedules.

Working collaboratively to ensure smooth daily production and minimise waste.

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years of experience in a high‑volume bakery.
• Skilled in hand moulding, mixing, and oven work.
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to learn.
• Clear spoken English and strong team communication.
• Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary up to £34,000.
• Up to £6,000 overtime available (extra hours or weekends).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension (5% company / 3% employee).
• Opportunity to progress into a supervisory position.