Bakery Operative People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Bakery Operative to join our well-known client based in Newton Heath (M40). This is an excellent opportunity offering long-term work, progression, and development for the right candidates. This role is ideal for motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude who are keen to develop new skills within a fast-paced food production environment. This is a temp to perm opportunity for the right candidates. Shifts 12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern: • 4 day shifts: 06:30 – 18:30 • 4 days off • 4 night shifts: 18:30 – 06:30 • 4 days off • Pattern then repeats Rates of Pay • £14.01 per hour Benefits • Overtime available • Opportunities for future career development and advancement • On-site parking Day-to-Day Duties Working within the production department of a food manufacturing site, you will be responsible for: • Working on a production line in a hot environment, overseeing machines and ensuring efficient production • Packing to meet product specifications and carrying out quality checks • Responding to machine or product issues and reporting to the supervisor • Completing all relevant paperwork while maintaining high safety standards • Maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised working environment in line with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards • Setting up and operating bagging machines, bag sealers, check weighers, metal detectors and basket fillers, including HACCP points • Monitoring the quality of all products ex-oven against current standards and recording all relevant information (weight, temperature etc.) • Ensuring all equipment and machinery is safe to operate and functioning correctly, escalating any issues through the correct channels Essential Skills • English level must be communicative • PPE required: Safety boots & hi-vis • A minimum of 6 months' experience in one of the following: Bakery production / Food manufacturing / Manufacturing in a factory environment / Machine operating Desirable Experience • Good communication skills and positive attitude • Good level of numeracy • Flexible approach to work • Food Safety and Health & Safety knowledge Training Provided • 6-week training programme provided • Interview and site tour provided Apply If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.