Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinsons and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nations 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 youre looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, wed love to hear from you. We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process. Overview of role Location: Belfast Salary: 34,134 As a skilled operative working across production operations, you will be responsible for producing quality products in line with the Companys standards and procedures, from raw ingredients through to packaging in the manufacturing process, whilst maintaining a safe, clean and fully operational environment. Closing Date: 20th September 2024 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 sites 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) 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.