At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a skilled team to produce premium flour and learn milling techniques.
- Company: Matthews Cotswold Flour, Britain's leading artisan flour mill with over 110 years of heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company pension, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Gain specialist training in a sustainable industry while making quality products for bakers.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for quality and learning.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Matthews Cotswold Flour is Britain’s leading artisan flour mill, producing award-winning speciality flours for home bakers, trade bakeries, wholesalers, and other commercial partners. Founded over 110 years ago, the business is now run by 8th generation family member and Managing Director, Bertie Matthews, maintaining strong heritage alongside modern practices. The company works closely with local farmers to source British wheat grown using conventional, regenerative, and organic methods. We are passionate about traditional milling, innovation, quality and sustainability. You can find our flour in Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and other retailers and wholesalers across the UK.
As a flour miller, you will become part of a highly skilled team responsible for producing premium flour products to the highest standards of quality, food safety and customer satisfaction. This position offers specialist training and development, providing you with the skills and knowledge required to excel in milling. The Trainee Miller will work closely with experienced millers to understand grain varieties, milling techniques, and product specifications, while contributing to smooth, efficient mill operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operate and maintain milling machinery to process grain into flour.
- Monitor milling performance and make adjustments to achieve quality and production targets.
- Carry out routine equipment inspections and report maintenance requirements.
- Maintain the high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
- Ensure work areas remain clean, organised and compliant with site standards.
- Manage raw material stocks, including grain intake and storage.
- Work closely with Quality and Technical teams to ensure product compliance and consistency.
- Complete and maintain accurate production, maintenance and quality records.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the milling and production departments.
Training and Development
Our specialised Flour Milling Development programme includes:
- Leadership and Management Development
- Project Management Training
- Site-Specific Technical and Operation Training
- UK Flour Millers Training Modules 1-7
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Trainee Miller employer: Matthews Cotswold Flour
Matthews Cotswold Flour is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to join Britain's leading artisan flour mill with over 110 years of heritage. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation is matched by our dedication to employee growth through specialised training programmes and a supportive work culture. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, we provide a collaborative environment where you can develop your skills alongside experienced professionals while enjoying benefits such as a competitive salary, company pension, and free on-site parking.
