Operations – Team Member
Location: Hamilton
Shift: Weekends, 07:30 – 16:00 or 07:30 – 18:00
Salary: Competitive
We have an exciting opportunity for Production Operatives to join our Operations Team working on Line 1 in Hamilton.
Finsbury Food Group is a leading specialty bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long‑term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel. From the bread for your morning toast to celebration cakes and sweet treats, our bakeries combine tradition with innovation to deliver high‑quality products enjoyed across the UK.
You will work as part of a fast‑paced production team, supporting the baking, decorating, and packing of cake products to meet production targets. This is a hands‑on role that requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to quality and safety.
It is a great opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience as part of a growing organisation, with training and development opportunities to build your skills.
It is an ideal entry‑level role for school leavers or those starting their career.
What you’ll actually do!
In this role, you will weigh ingredients and prepare batches in line with approved recipes and methods, ensuring accuracy at all times. You will operate mixers and follow correct mixing techniques, as well as carry out general production duties across the line. You will be responsible for packing products at the speed of the production line, ensuring items are correctly picked, boxed, labelled, and palletised. Accuracy and efficiency will be key to maintaining output and quality standards.
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment will form a core part of your daily routine, following a “clean as you go” approach. You will adhere strictly to health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE, and support safe systems of work when operating machinery.
You will complete all required documentation accurately and contribute to quality assurance by following company standards. You’ll also work closely with your team to resolve any issues affecting performance or product quality, communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
As part of your development, you will take part in training activities and build your knowledge of the production process to support flexible working across the line. You may also be required to carry out additional duties in line with business needs.
Ideally this is you!
* A strong work ethic with a positive, proactive attitude
* Ability to work in a dynamic environment to the required standard to meet targets
* Willingness to learn and follow instructions and processes
* Ability to carry our manual repetitive tasks safely and effectively
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* Good teamwork and communication skills
* Reliable with excellent time‑keeping and attendance
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (desirable but not essential)
What’s in it for you?
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival!
* Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees
* Death in Service Benefit
* Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
* Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform!
* Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – T&C’s dependent)
* Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in‑house development course!)
* An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out more!
Our vision is to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK, and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. We want good people to join our company, to help our company continue to go from strength to strength. If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more!
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