Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more. We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process. Overview of role Location: West Bromwich The role of a Manufacturing Technician is to Safely and efficiently operate and optimise bakery plant and equipment. Working with others, achieve high levels of targeted performance, customer satisfaction and quality standards; this will be founded on a culture of continuous improvement, development and learning. It is expected that the jobholder will positively contribute to an environment where critical thinking and constructive challenging is the norm. Key Accountabilities To deliver product quality through all systems available and others To contribute to the optimization of a production plan, operating the production plant in the most efficient and cost-effective manner Ensure that their own and their teams development and training needs are identified and processes are consistently applied. Participate in the proactive environment of learning through relevant documentation (learning logs & 1:1 communications) To continuously challenge and improve manufacturing processes and encourage others to do the same To actively participate and contribute to the optimisation of cross-functional working processes and procedures, which will enable bakery infrastructure standards to be maintained or improved Additional Accountabilities There is an expectation that any employee within AB demonstrates a flexible and can do approach to their work and may on occasion be required to take part in other areas of the business, to provide resource and expertise as required but also to give the individual opportunity to develop their own skill base and broader knowledge. The Right Person Essential Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies and procedures. Ability to work to a high standard to ensure site quality and safety standards are met. A team player with good communication skills. A willingness to learn and develop own skills and experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Advantageous -An in-depth understanding and application of food hygiene/GMP/(ABSS standards) -Understanding of baking process -NVQ Level 1 or Level 2 in Performing Mechanical Engineering, -Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (CIEH Level 2) IOSH or equivalent -Basic understanding of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques (EG: Fishbone, 5 Why’s, 5s etc) - Fault finding skills Benefits In addition to a great starting salary, we offer the following benefits package: Generous holiday package A great Pension Scheme (starting at 4% contributions matched by the business up to 10%) with life assurance of 4 x your salary. Benefits for you and your family through our ‘Extra Slice’ scheme, providing great savings at hundreds of retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury, M&S, Curry's/PC World, in healthcare, gym discounts and saving on your holidays. Family friendly policies and flexible working schemes. A free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Breakfast or lunch at a fraction of the price in our subsidised canteen. Cycle to work scheme Financial Support through a Salary Finance Scheme. Discounted rates with Simply Health for dentists, opticians, chiropractors Refer scheme - Refer a friend and if we employ them, you get the reward Free on-site car parking facilities, or there are excellent local public transport links. Our defining value is to ‘Be the best we can be’; the behaviours that we believe help us to do this and are key to our success are: Aim high, I do what I say, Work Together and Everybody Matters Our defining value is to ‘Be The Best We Can Be’. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters. 'We strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders’.