Overview of role Location: Belfast Annual Salary: £33,555.74 Closing Date 13th March 2026 As a multi-skilled operative working across production operations, you will be responsible for producing quality products in line with the Company's standards and procedures, from raw ingredients through to packaging in the manufacturing process, whilst maintaining a safe, clean and fully operational environment. This role is day shift including weekends. There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you: 28 days (inclusive of stat days) Onsite parking Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice Cycle to work scheme Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos Key Accountabilities Responsible for the efficient operation of your area, producing high quality products, whilst maintaining levels of acceptable waste generated by the plant, and disposing in accordance with site's environmental management systems and procedures. Continually review the production operation process, seeking cost saving ideas whilst maintaining the full utilisation of materials and equipment Prepare plant and equipment for operation in a safe manner and if needed to perform minor maintenance adjustments having the ability to carry out minor repairs, reporting major faults on EAM. Demonstrate your responsibilities in adhering to Allied Bakeries Site Standards and actively contribute to these standards, respecting internal and external audits. Monitor and identify areas of possible product contamination or potential risk to food safety and raise and action accordingly (HACCP)\informing the Plant/Shift Manager if you are unable to remove at the earliest opportunity. Follow all instructions, guidance and training given at all times, sharing best practice through cross functional working and adopting what is learnt into the daily routine/role. Contribute as part of a team in assisting to meet the departments Key Performance Indicators and to act outside of the daily schedule and focus on areas for improvement through the plant, quality of product or cost. To be flexible as mobility of labour and interchangeable skills are required for this role. The Right Person Essential Demonstrate a good level of Health and Food Safety awareness Numerical, reading and information recording skills. Able to operate plant, equipment or processes within a manufacturing environment Experience of working in a leadership role i.e. as a Team Leader, and displaying organisational skills An ability to achieve Basic Food Hygiene, pest awareness and HACCP qualifications Willing to work shifts including nights and weekends Advantageous Understanding of baking process Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2) IOSH or equivalent A current Basic Food Hygiene Certificate An understanding and application of key elements of food Hygiene/Good Manufacturing Practice (Allied Bakeries Site Standards) To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.