Job Title:  Bakery Operative - Fixed Term

Overview of role

Location: West Brom 

Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something great? As a Bakery Operative, you’ll play a key role in producing high-quality products using modern bakery equipment, all while working as part of a friendly, high-performing team. This is a fantastic 6-month fixed-term opportunity to gain hands-on experience, grow your skills, and contribute to a business that values quality, safety, and teamwork. If you’re motivated, reliable, and keen to learn – we’d love to welcome you to the team!

Key Accountabilities

• Champion a ‘Safety First’ Culture:
  Play an active role in maintaining a safe working environment by following all internal AB policies and procedures. Your commitment to safety helps protect your team and keeps operations running smoothly.

• Deliver Excellence in Product Quality:
  Take pride in producing high-quality baked goods that meet and exceed customer expectations. You’ll be a key part of ensuring our products leave the line perfect, every time.

• Support Our Production Success:
  Contribute to the successful delivery of the daily and weekly production plans, keeping efficiency and consistency at the forefront of everything you do.

• Invest in Your Growth:
  Take ownership of your personal development by identifying your training needs and participating in regular 1:1s. We’re passionate about continuous learning and will support you in building your skills and confidence.

• Be a Voice for Best Practice:
  Actively share your ideas, experience, and insights to help improve how we work. You’ll be encouraged to contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the bakery team.

Additional Opportunities:

At Allied Bakeries, we value flexibility, curiosity, and a proactive mindset. While your main role will be in bakery operations, you may occasionally have the chance to support other areas of the business. This is a great opportunity to broaden your experience, build your skill set, and develop a more rounded understanding of our operation – all while making a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.

The Right Person

What You’ll Need to Succeed (Essential):

• Strong Awareness of Health & Food Safety:
  You understand the importance of working safely and hygienically in a food production environment and are committed to upholding the highest standards.

• Solid Numeracy & Literacy Skills:
  You’re confident with basic maths, reading, and accurately recording key production data – all vital for keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.

What Will Help You Stand Out (Advantageous):

• Food Hygiene & GMP Expertise:
  If you're already familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, ABSS standards, or food hygiene protocols, you'll hit the ground running.

• Knowledge of the Baking Process:
  A good understanding of how bakery products are made – from dough prep to the oven – is a big plus.

• Relevant Certifications:
  Holding a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2), IOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualifications shows your dedication to professional standards.

• Mechanical Aptitude:
  If you have basic engineering skills or mechanical empathy, you’ll be well-positioned to work effectively with our machinery and troubleshoot minor issues.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset:
  Familiarity with CI techniques means you’re ready to help us find smarter, more efficient ways to work every day.

• Tech Confidence:
  Comfortable using basic computer systems and interacting with HMI (Human-Machine Interface) screens to monitor or input data.