Bakery Machine Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Here at Elkes we're on the hunt for ambitious individuals to join our Days Team.
Working on our Monday to Friday shift, the hours you'll work are 7:00am-2:30pm one week, then the next week 2:30pm-10:00pm, but depending on what machine you train on, your hours could be 6:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-10:00pm.
That's working one week on earlies and the next on lates.
We're after ambitious individuals that are keen to learn and work our machines. The starting pay is £10.43 which will increase as you widen your knowledge and skills.
All roles include dedicated training programmes with support from your Manager, colleagues and our Training Team.
Alongsie training and progression, we can offer you an onsite Occupational Health, Physio, subsidised canteen, long service awards, incentives, overtime plus many more!
Why not apply today and have a chat with one of our Recruitment Team.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.43 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uttoxeter, ST14 7BT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bakery Machine Operative roles across Elkes Biscuits'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 Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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