At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out cleaning duties and manual tasks in a vibrant bakery environment.
- Company: Join The Little Treats Bakery, a family-oriented food manufacturer.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, career development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Work 2 days and 2 nights with 4 days off for a great work-life balance.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun team while ensuring food safety and quality.
- Qualifications: Food manufacturing experience and attention to detail are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 28000 £ per year.
Job Purpose: To carry out general cleaning duties and tasks and other manual activities including loading, unloading and use of pallet trucks.
What you will contribute:
- Carry out all manual activities (including loading, unloading, pallet truck and general cleaning duties and tasks)
- Gain machine awareness (i.e. lock off procedures, start & stop and E-stops)
- Understanding of products, equipment, and chemical variances (counts, production records, waste & returns)
- Quality awareness & reporting (hygiene requirements, product audit requirements, out of spec, equipment & pests)
- Adhere to continuous improvement initiatives
What you will bring:
- Food manufacturing experience is desirable
- Food Safety Level 2 qualification is desirable, though not essential
- Knowledge of food industry machinery will be beneficial to this role, although is not essential
- Good time management skills, and be able to identify issues and prioritise as necessary
- Should be able to work as an individual and as a team
- Good attention to detail
- Enthusiasm and a desire to develop a career within Roberts Bakery and Sons
- Can demonstrate our family values in all that you do
- Competent in the use of chemicals and products, understand your part in the process
- Competent in procedures required for the cleaning and key steps to provide a food safe environment
Key Competences and levels of capability:
- Good attention to detail
- Flexible in approach to work to meet demands
- Good team worker
- Good interpersonal skills, both written and oral
Working hours: 2 days 7:00am-7:00pm, 2 nights 7:00pm-7:00am, followed by 4 days off.
Closing date: 7th August 2026
Hygiene Operative - The Little Treats Bakery in Northwich employer: Roberts Bakery 1887
As a Shift Lead Engineer at our Northwich site, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises safety and operational excellence. We offer competitive salaries alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, and opportunities for professional growth through participation in improvement groups. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule with generous rest days.
