Bakery Operative - Production Operative (Permanent)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Bakery Operative / Production Operative - Permanent role
As a family business, Frank Roberts and Sons have been at the heart of our community since 1887. Our family values run through everything we do as a business, and we are committed to promoting an Inclusive culture that cares for our people and the community around us. Through nurturing and togetherness and a sprinkle of courage we continue to build on our heritage by producing quality delicious bread and baked goods.
The Opportunity
We have a number of opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to join us working in our production department. Previous experience is desirable although we will consider candidates who have had experience in a fast-moving production environment. Full training will be provided.
What you will contribute:
Follow instructions of daily work structure.
Work effectively as part of a Team, in line with family values.
Meet delivery deadlines by ensuring efficient processing of workload.
Maintain personal standards (hygiene) & a clean as you go policy.
Complete relevant paperwork and report any non-conformances to the relevant supervisor or manager.
Maintain the food safety, legality and quality standards as set.
Awareness of staff and equipment in your area.
Fully engage with the safety programme, work in a safe responsible manner & not endanger your safety or the safety of others.
Adhere to SOPs, CICs, SSOWs, WIs, procedures and risk assessments.
Full knowledge of manual handling requirements.
What you will bring:
Good general standard of education.
Flexible approach to support production requirements.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions and to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
Capable and willing to learn new skills and apply them consistently.
Capable of working in small teams to achieve quality products and meet production targets.
Hours of work:
4 on & 4 off shift pattern (days & nights). 2 days 07:00 – 19:00, 2 nights 19:00 – 07:00, 4 days off.
What we can offer
Salary: Between £23,664 and £28,050 p.a. depending upon experience
Pension Scheme 6% company contribution, 20 Days holiday, Life Cover, Healthcare Cash Plan, 24/7 Counselling Hotline, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, Staff Shop, Subsidised Restaurant
While we review each application on an individual basis, due to the high number of applicants we cannot guarantee that we will be able to reply to each candidate. Therefore, if you have not been invited for interview within three weeks, please assume your application has not been successful.
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 Operative - Production Operative (Permanent) roles across Frank Roberts & Sons Ltd'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 £23,664 - £28,050 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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