Low Risk Oven/Rondo Operator

About us:

At Billington Foods we love creating fantastic food! Our factories, based in Scunthorpe and Wellingborough, supply a menu-wide range to the UK’s Foodservice, Retail & B2B markets. Our product expertise covers chilled and frozen sauces and soups, frozen pies and desserts; we’re also the home of Glorious! Soups, available in supermarkets across the UK.

We pride ourselves on creating both components and complete dishes to delight the end consumer and strive to ensure our products surpass customer expectations. Could you be part of the passionate team that makes it happen?

The Role

The Oven Loading Operator plays a key role in the bakery production process by ensuring products are loaded into ovens safely, efficiently, and in line with production schedules. The position is responsible for maintaining a consistent product flow, supporting product quality, and ensuring food safety standards are met at all times.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to procedures such as FIFO (First In, First Out), and accurate completion of production documentation. The operator must carry out pre-start checks, monitor the loading process, and work closely with the production team to minimise downtime and waste.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that contributes directly to achieving production targets, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring smooth operation of the bakery line.

Main Duties:

· Accurately complete all relevant production paperwork

· Record pre-start checks, process checks, and any issues identified

· Maintain traceability records in line with company procedures

· Ensure documentation is completed clearly, correctly, and on time

· Follow GMP, and food safety standards at all times

· Ensure products meet quality specifications before entering the oven

· Report any quality or food safety concerns immediately

· Support allergen control procedures where applicable

· Adhere to all health and safety procedures and safe working practices

· Use appropriate PPE at all times

· Maintain a safe working environment and report hazards

· Follow manual handling guidelines

· Maintain continuous product flow to avoid downtime

· Ensure high standards of product quality and consistency

· Operate and monitor the Rondo pastry sheeting machine safely and efficiently.

· Set up the machine according to product specifications and production plans.

· Feed dough into the sheeting line and ensure correct thickness, width, and consistency.

· Carry out product changeovers and machine adjustments as required.

· Perform routine quality checks on pastry products, ensuring they meet specification standards.

· Monitor pastry appearance, weight, dimensions, and overall product quality.

· Minimise waste by maintaining efficient machine operation and identifying process improvements.

· Follow all food safety, hygiene, allergen control, and health & safety procedures.

· Complete production records and quality documentation accurately.

· Report any machine faults, breakdowns, or quality concerns to the Production Supervisor or Engineering team.

· Assist with machine cleaning and sanitation to required hygiene standards.

· Support continuous improvement activities within the pastry department.

· Work closely with other production team members to achieve daily production targets.

Other duties:

· Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) principles when handling products and materials

· Ensure correct use of batch codes and product identification

· Rotate stock properly to avoid waste and ensure product freshness

· Report any discrepancies in stock or product labelling

Shift: 06:00 - 15:00, Monday - Friday

Pay: £13.40 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person