Bakery Operative Skilled

Premier Foods, Stoke-on-Trent

Salary £26,000 per annum

Noon Shift – core hours of work Monday to Thursday 12noon to 8.30pm and Friday 12noon to 7.30pm, 39 hours per week.

We are recruiting for a Skilled Bakery Operative, with experience of working with machinery in a food production factory, to join our bakery in Stoke-on-Trent. The role would suit an individual with the ability to perform their duties in a physically demanding, fast-paced and agile environment.

What you'll be doing:

Checking and weighing raw ingredients

Ensuring that machine settings are correct.

Running quality checks on the size and weight of the depositing ingredient

Simple machine maintenance

Maintaining a clean and safe production environment

In-depth cleaning including taking machinery apart and using chemicals.

Complete CCP checks thoroughly – training will be given.

Completing paperwork accurately

What we need from you:

Be enthusiastic and conscientious

Understand or be willing to learn the principles and application of Food Safety

Have a proactive approach to Food Safety

Can remain calm in high pressured situations

Demonstrate the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Able to act quickly and safely when a problem arises

Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes would be an advantage

Previous experience in cleaning food manufacturing equipment

What we offer in return

Salary of £26,000

Competitive pension scheme

Staff Shop

Access to "The Hamper" where you can find extensive discounts with hundreds of major retailers

On site canteen

Free parking

Employee assistance scheme

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.