Bakery Packer/Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Company
Bakeri Baltzersen is the recently established wholesale and retail bakery operation that is part of Baltzersen’s, and is based 7km outside Harrogate at Springfield Farm on the A59 near Menwith Hill. We bake a range of long fermented sourdough loaves, rye, ciabatta and more traditional yeasted white and granary style loaves/rolls. We also bake pastry and vienoisserie from scratch.
The Role
We are seeking a full-time Bakery Driver/Packer.
Days: To be agreed 5 days in 7 (with two days off together)
Typical Hours: 1am - 9am
Duties will include:
Packing products for delivery.
Driving and delivering to our partners.
Other duties as required by the bakery manager.
Early Start Early Finish
Baking is a process that happens overnight so we can get bread and pastries to our partners and customers as fresh as they can be. With this brings early starts for the packing team at Midnight. You need to be the type of person that can be relied upon to get into work because you could be the first person in for a packing shift - sleeping through your alarm is not an option.
Prep
We are looking for someone who will be able to complete preparations for the following days deliveries so confidence using a computer and a keen eye for detail are both required.
Driving
We have 3 Ford Transit vans all under 3 years old that are a pleasure to drive and most of the deliveries are complete before traffic starts getting busy.
Transport
The location of the bakery and the times of the shifts mean that you need to have your own transport to get you to and from the bakery. Public transport is not an option.
Pay
The basic rate for this role is £11.20/hr.
We also pay an additional £2.70/hr as an 'Unsocial Hours' top up rate between Midnight and 6am.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.20-£13.90 per hour
Schedule:
- Night shift
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bakery Packer/Driver roles across Baltzersens's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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