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SalaryAllied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.
We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary: £24,735.11 increasing to £28,064.40 once trained
Shifts: 42-hours per week, working 2 days & 2 nights, 4 on 4 off
Overview of role
We have a number of exciting opportunities for Bakery Operative's to join our team. We don't need you to be an expert in food manufacturing; we can teach you that bit. What we do need is your passion & enthusiasm to positively contribute to the team environment, whilst seeking to develop your knowledge & skills.
You’ll be working as part of a team whose aim is to achieve targeted performance, customer satisfaction & quality standards. Safety is first at Allied Bakeries, so we're looking for people to lead by example whilst thinking & behaving safely to ensure Health & Safety remains our number one priority.
Our production is 24/7, so you'll need to be flexible to work a two day, two-night shift pattern. Shifts are 12 hours in length, working 4 on 4 off.
Bakery Operatives start on a salary of £23,783.76 increasing to £28,064.40 once fully trained & competent. You can then progress to a Manufacturing Technician earning £31,624.32, as and when opportunities become available. You’ll also receive an excellent holiday package, access to our high street discounts scheme, and a pension scheme matched by the business up to 10%.
Key Accountabilities
- To work to a high standard to ensure site quality & safety standards are met
- Engage in the safety-first culture & compliance with AB internal policies & procedures
- To deliver product quality to required standards
- To contribute to the delivery of a production plan
- Participate in the proactive environment of learning (1:1’s)
- Actively participate & contribute to the sharing of “Best Practice” within manufacturing
- Flexible to support other areas of the business as required
The Right Person
Essential
- Good level of health & food safety awareness
- Good numerical, reading & information recording skills
- Ability to work to targets, maintaining quality & a safe approach
- Desire to develop & progress own skills & experience
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced & complex environment
Advantageous
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment is desirable
- An in-depth understanding & application of food hygiene/GMP/ (ABSS standards)
- Understanding of baking process
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2) IOSH or equivalent
Our defining value is to ‘Be the best we can be’; the behaviors that we believe help us to do this and are key to our success are: Aim high, I do what I say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.
We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all our people and believe in building a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders.
