Machine Operative

2 days ago

Loughborough, United Kingdom Geary's Bakeries Ltd Full time

Machine Operative

**Shift Pattern Availability**: 4/7 or 5/7

Option A (Days): 6am - 6pm

Options B (Nights): 6pm - 6am

**Salary**: up to £10.52 per hour, dependant on skill (full training is provided)

**The Role**

Our Operatives are (quite literally) the bread and butter of Geary’s. You’re responsible for ensuring the delicious bread we produce, and package is of the best possible quality, that adds a spark of joy to people’s daily lives. Your main responsibilities include:

- Operate and maintain the machine ensuring the highest possible quality of product
- Maintain a tight control of the level of waste product
- Carry out and record periodic checks
- Ensure the good housekeeping of the work area and that CAYG (clean as you go) is strictly adhered to
- Prior to use, ensure machinery is in safe working condition
- You must be prepared to carry out other duties as and when required, such as tray/tin up and/or other production duties

You’ll be moving around a busy bakery, carrying out manual and non-manual tasks, which may be physically demanding at times.

About Us

At Geary’s, we’re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We’re passionate about re-imaging the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906.

We are ‘born and bread’ in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today, we operate from two sites on a 24/7 operation. We’re made up of over 250 people: a friendly, diverse, and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry.

We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. Our brilliant benefits include free delicious bread, a Cycle to Work scheme and an opportunity to win a £10k holiday

Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500

wearegearys

**About You**

At Geary’s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We’re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV.

What we’re looking for:

- Previous experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided
- Ability to work on your own and work well with others
- Thorough attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use the technology associated with the industry
- Good time management skills
- Physical coordination and dexterity
- Hardworking and reliable.
- Ambitious attitude - development opportunities available.

**All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.**

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: Up to £10.52 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Loughborough, LE12 8LD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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