Skilled Bakery Operative

Premier Foods, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6PH 

£13.65 per hour

Working Monday to Friday, 12:00 - 20:30, 39 hours per week, 

Fixed Term Contract until November 2026

Our production lines are fast-paced and high-pressured, our planning schedule means that the lines will stop and change to other products, therefore requiring equipment to be changed over in between production runs.  We are looking for a Skilled Bakery Operative who is hard working and willing to learn and keen to progress. 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: 

• 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.
• Ensure own personal hygiene meets the requirements of a food factory!
• 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

• Have the ability to remain calm in high pressured situations

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

• Good level of maths and English

• Decision making skills

• Attention to detail and ability to concentrate

• Able to follow instructions and production schedules

• Able to act quickly and safely when a problem arises.

Desirable

• Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• Previous experience in cleaning food manufacturing equipment

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. 

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.