Allied Bakeries, owned by Associated British Foods (ABF), is part of a diversified international group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees across 56 countries. ABF's UK Grocery division produces well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon, and Silver Spoon.
Our business values passionate, positive, and inclusive team members, especially those committed to safety and continuous improvement. Our Grocery Service Centre near Liverpool supports brands like Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita, and Silver Spoon, providing shared services across disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR, and IS.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician based in Stevenage. The role involves operating bakery plant and equipment safely and efficiently, working collaboratively to achieve high performance, customer satisfaction, and quality standards through continuous improvement and learning. The job encourages critical thinking and constructive challenge.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver product quality using all available systems
* Contribute to optimizing the production plan for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
* Identify and participate in development and training needs through documentation and communication
* Challenge and improve manufacturing processes
* Support cross-functional process and procedure improvements to maintain or enhance bakery standards
Additional Expectations
Employees should demonstrate flexibility, willingness to support other areas, and seek personal development opportunities.
Ideal Candidate
Essential
* Basic engineering competencies and mechanical empathy
* Computer literacy, including interaction with HMI screens
* Good understanding of health and food safety standards
* Numerical, reading, and recording skills
Advantageous
* Knowledge of food hygiene, GMP, and ABF standards
* Understanding of baking processes
* NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Mechanical Engineering
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2), IOSH or equivalent
* Knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Why’s, 5S)
* Fault finding skills
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