Bakery Operative
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Bakery Operative to join our well-known client based in Newton Heath (M40). This is an excellent opportunity offering long-term work, progression, and development for the right candidates.
This role is ideal for motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude who are keen to develop new skills within a fast-paced food production environment.
This is a temp to perm opportunity for the right candidates.
Shifts
12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern:
• 4 day shifts: 06:30 – 18:30
• 4 days off
• 4 night shifts: 18:30 – 06:30
• 4 days off
• Pattern then repeats
Rates of Pay
• £14.01 per hour
Benefits
• Overtime available
• Opportunities for future career development and advancement
• On-site parking
Day-to-Day Duties
Working within the production department of a food manufacturing site, you will be responsible for:
• Working on a production line in a hot environment, overseeing machines and ensuring efficient production
• Packing to meet product specifications and carrying out quality checks
• Responding to machine or product issues and reporting to the supervisor
• Completing all relevant paperwork while maintaining high safety standards
• Maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised working environment in line with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards
• Setting up and operating bagging machines, bag sealers, check weighers, metal detectors and basket fillers, including HACCP points
• Monitoring the quality of all products ex-oven against current standards and recording all relevant information (weight, temperature etc.)
• Ensuring all equipment and machinery is safe to operate and functioning correctly, escalating any issues through the correct channels
Essential Skills
• English level must be communicative
• PPE required: Safety boots & hi-vis
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience in one of the following: Bakery production / Food manufacturing / Manufacturing in a factory environment / Machine operating
Desirable Experience
• Good communication skills and positive attitude
• Good level of numeracy
• Flexible approach to work
• Food Safety and Health & Safety knowledge
Training Provided
• 6-week training programme provided
• Interview and site tour provided
Apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.