Bakery Operative

Overview of role

Join Our Team: We are seeking Bakery Operatives to join our production team.

We are looking for motivated and hardworking Bakery Operatives to join our fast-paced production team in Newcastle-Under-Lyme. If you enjoy hands-on work and want to build a career in food manufacturing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Location: Hovis Bakeries, Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Salary: Starting at £28,791.60 increasing to £32,172.07 after successful completion of training.
Shifts: Average of 42 hours per week.

This role operates 12-hour rotating shifts, on a varied shift pattern, including night work and weekends.

Key Accountabilities

As a Bakery Operative, you will play a key role in producing high-quality bakery products within a busy and highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Engage in the Safety First culture and compliance with AB internal policies and procedures

Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and housekeeping

Monitor product quality and consistency

Support the efficient operation of production lines

Take part in training and development activities, including 1-to-1 sessions

This is a physically demanding role in a fast-paced factory environment, so resilience, reliability and a positive attitude are essential.

The Right Person

Essential

✅ Good awareness of Health, Safety and Food Safety
✅ Basic numeracy and literacy skills, including record keeping and following instructions
✅ A positive can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn

Advantageous

✅ Understanding and application of food hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice
✅ Understanding of baking process
✅ Basic Food Hygiene Certificate IOSH or equivalent

Benefits

✨ Time Off – 24 days annual leave

Health & Wellbeing Support – Simplyhealth healthcare cash plan, eye care support and wellbeing resources

Pension & Life Assurance – Up to 10% employer contributions

️ Retail Discounts – Save on 500+ major retailers through Extra Slice

Learning & Development – Career development, training and progression opportunities

Financial Wellbeing Support – Financial tools, support and access to affordable loans

‍ ️ Green Benefits – Save on electric cars and bikes

Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate achievements through colleague recognition schemes

❤️ Charitable Giving – Support Save the Children through payroll giving