Bakery Operative

From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our rich heritage and delicious loaves of bread and bakery products are as good today as they've always been. We're proud to have over 133 years of baking experience producing some of the nation's favourite and fastest selling bakery goods. So loved in fact, Hovis products are ranked either number one or number two in bread loaves categories in all regions of the UK and Northern Ireland Now, as we continue our story, we're looking for talented, dedicated and innovative people to join our exceptional Hovis team. You'll be joining an expert, trusted and empowered team of 2,800+ people who champion our iconic and much-loved brand, delivering the best quality range of Hovis bakery goods to happy consumers. We have some exciting times ahead as we continue to innovate and work hard to strengthen our brand, remaining a great bakery Company for years to come. A great opportunity has arisen at Hovis we're looking for a Bakery Operative to play a key role in supporting our Operations Team at the Forest Gate Site. Core responsibilities: - Operating the plant and process in a safe and compliant manner. - Completing documentation accurately and promptly. - Following instructions and procedures correctly. - Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in their immediate work area by adopting “Clean as You Go” philosophy. - Supporting the delivery of the site’s KPI’s for Safety, Quality, Service and Cost. - Being accountable for the production of high quality products that are safe. - Initially this role will consist of working in the packing end of the plant however alternative opportunities/duties may arise to work throughout the entire manufacturing process. - Positively contribute to the Short Interval Control initiative and to the broader Project Gold Standard. - Proactively drive down waste by implementing our “see it, flag it, fix it" ethos. - Complete robust daily plant start up integrity checks. - Effectively communicating and liaising with all other departments within the site to achieve operational excellence. Ideal Experiences / Qualifications / Capabilities: - Basic numeracy and literacy skills, educated to at least 4 GCSE’s / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent - Basic verbal & written communication skills to describe problems, causes and solutions - Experience of working in a bakery - Experience of a process environment - Basic food hygiene qualification - Strong basic problem-solving skills working within defined parameters - Aptitude for basic mechanical & electrical tasks - Basic keyboard skills and IT aptitude to input and access data Desirable: - Plant baking qualifications - Basic health & safety qualification Benefits baked in We pride ourselves on the benefits we offer our Hovis family. We continually review what rewards and benefits we provide, ensuring they reflect our core values. When we talk about Reward, we mean all the things you'll get in return for your contribution to our success. All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits in addition to salaries, based on their individual needs. We offer: - Competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible to create a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batter-ies - Generous long service awards and recognise outstanding colleague contributions through our recognition scheme - Three levels of pension scheme (so you can choose which works best for you now) - A healthcare scheme that can be tailored to your needs - Access to the Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App which includes; 'at home' Annual Health Check, Digital GP consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinions and much more - Enhanced annual leave and maternity / paternity leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs) - Free on-site parking - Access to funded physiotherapy sessions - Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental well-being. - A benefits platform (Hovis Choice) where all colleagues can access: - A variety of savings and cashback offers on day-to-day living - Eyecare vouchers - Cycle to work scheme