Production Operative

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention.

It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Are you bready to be a part of something special? Warburtons, the UK's number one bakery brand, is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Bakery Team Members!

• Willing to work a flexible shift pattern which includes days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment (preferred but not essential)
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies

As a Production Operative at Warburtons, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our bakery products are made to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. You'll be part of a fast-paced team responsible for operating machinery, monitoring production lines, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications
• Carry out routine checks and record production data accurately
• Follow health & safety and food hygiene procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets
• Report any faults or issues to the Team Leader promptly
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas

Our Bristol Bakery and Distribution depot is located at Severn Beach, near Bristol. You'll find us a 15-minute drive from the M5 and 10 minutes from Severn bridge if you're heading over the bridge from Wales (Toll Free)! We have 3 state of the art manufacturing plants and Bristol Bakery is the proud home to one of our latest innovations, The Bagel! Bristol manufacture and distribute over 12 different types of bakery products producing over 160,000 units of freshly baked products to delight families across the UK. With nearly 400 colleagues and over 21 different nationalities, working a variety of different shift patterns, the bakery runs 363 days of the year, 24/7. Bristol is also a dedicated Driver Training Centre and Distribution hub!

At last and by no means least you will want to know what your bread's worth: £658.08 per week, a slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share), award winning pension scheme with company contributions up to 7%, life assurance, products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website, continued investment in your personal development, fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew, and support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service.

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.