Site Services Section Leader

Job Description
We're proud to be Bakkavor
Salary:
Up to £32,000 p/a

Benefits:
Highly competitive rewards package, staff shop and excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group

Location:
Spalding

Ways of Working:
Site Based

Shift:
Monday to Friday , 9:00 - 17:00

Contract Type:
Permanent

Why join us?

We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience. And it's exciting. Because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together.

What we do.

This fantastic opportunity will be based at our Bakkavor Spalding site, which employs over 1,470 people across 3 manufacturing facilities & 1 Distribution Centre. We specialise in making hand crafted sandwich wraps, salads, dips, soups & sauces and mayonnaise.

About The Role.
We are looking for a Site Services Section Leader to support the day-to-day operations within our Site Services function. This role involves managing key administrative tasks, maintaining safety and GMP standards, and ensuring compliance with service levels and legislation. Responsibilities also include coordination with external waste contractors and suppliers, as well as providing cover for the laundry operative when required, including system updates on Protean.

Role Accountabilities:

• To ensure a safe working environment for all employees in their area by supporting and enforcing standards as set out in the Group H&S policy
• Manage the performance and attendance of the team
• Manage the appearance of the site, ensuring gardens, pathways & factory perimeters are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and weed levels are controlled
• Place orders & PO with suppliers, where necessary generate invoices for rebates
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Site Services team, including document filing, mail handling, KPI reporting, and supporting the financial month-end process in line with internal and external audit requirements.

About You.

• Excellent computer skills – particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong keyboard proficiency
• Confidence in communicating and dealing with people at all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication skills – verbal, written, and active listening
• Confident and professional approach to tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines through self-motivation
• Proactive in liaising with management at all levels

What You'll Receive.
As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

You'll enjoy:

• Life Assurance (1 x salary)
• 33 days holiday
• Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service)
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Discount & cashback platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free health check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Free independent mortgage advice
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
• Free car parking – Site dependant

Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.

Proud to be Bakkavor
We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team

At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy (Inclusion & Diversity Policy).

Find out more and apply.