Job description
Company description
We are Guenther Bakeries Europe, a division of CH Guenther & Son Inc., a leading international food manufacturing group supplying high quality bakery and grain-based products to leading quick-service restaurants and food retailers. Globally the company employs more than 3,800 people in 26 manufacturing locations in Europe, the U.S. and Canada with our history dating back more than 170 years.
We are delighted to be opening up a brand new facility based at Lyons Park Coventry that will be fully operational in Q2 2023. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join us in this exciting journey from the outset.
We are looking to employ around 20 operatives initially commencing in February and March. We will have further positions available from April into May.
Job Purpose
To work as a member of the production team and provide consistently high quality products on time and to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, both internal and external. Also to comply with Health and Safety and other associated legislation. The position will involve working 12 hour shifts and will require nights and weekend working.
Job Requirements
Carry out production activities to a consistently high quality standard.
Keep work area clean and tidy at all times and complete 5S workplace organisation walks.
Maintain all required paperwork to company standards.
Quality Conformance- ensure adherence to quality standard for all production during the shift, identify any issues / concerns that could be a risk to product integrity
Compliance to audit requirements, company policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and adhere to the Company’s Hygiene policy and procedures.
Adhere to Health & Safety at Work regulations and to the Safe Systems of Work in your own department and Bakery as required.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Comply with the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy and accept responsibility for personal involvement in the practical application of this policy and avoidance of all forms of discrimination and harassment in the work place.
Carry out any other duties required.
Always work in a safe manner with Health and Safety at work regulations.
Call out and liaise with Engineers to resolve any breakdown issues
Involvement in scheduled line asset care activities.
This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definitive. It is a guideline within which the individual works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the company’s strategic direction changes.
Skills/Experience
experience gained in a bakery or fast paced manufacturing environment
IT literate, good working knowledge of desktop software, Microsoft packages
Good standard of literacy and numeracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines/ targets
Behavioural Competencies:
Organised and able to prioritise workload
Good attention to detail and compliance with Quality standards and operating procedures
Enthusiastic and energetic approach to workload
Proactive and confident – able to adapt to new requirements
Takes responsibility for own development
Pay rate starting from £12.85 per hour plus shift premiums for night working and overtime premiums.
Ongoing development and investment in you
Company pension scheme
Bupa medical after 1 years’ service
Onsite parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £12.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Must be available to work 12 hour shift including working some weekend shifts
Licence/Certification:
- Car driving License (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 06/03/2023