Bakery Operator
Location: Croespenmaen
Hours: Averaging 42 hours per week - 12-hour shifts - 3 on 3 off days and nights
Who we are
Founded in 1902, Brace’s Bakery is proud to be one of Wales’s most loved bakery brands. With a rich family heritage, the business has been shaped by four generations of the Brace family and continues to build on those strong foundations today.
Now part of the Boparan Private Office portfolio, we are entering an exciting new phase of investment and growth. We supply a wide range of bread products to major retailers as well as many independent stores across our distribution region, with our reputation firmly rooted in product quality and excellent customer service.
Following the recent consolidation of our production into a single site, we are well positioned to drive innovation, launch new product ranges, and expand into new markets.
As we move into this exciting new era, we are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Bakery Operator to join our team.
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and detail‑focused Bakery Operators to join our production team to become a skilled operator, with excellent career opportunities. You will ensure that all products are produced, sliced, packed, labelled, and coded to the highest quality and food safety standards. You will play a key part in maintaining the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of both the production plant and slicing hall. This is a fast‑paced environment where accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Production, Plant & Slicing Operations
- Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust plant and slicing equipment to ensure efficient production flow.
- Safely change slicing frames and carry out line changeovers in line with procedures.
- Ensure production lines run efficiently to meet output targets and the daily production plan.
- Carry out quality checks pre‑ and post‑slicing to ensure product consistency and compliance with company standards.
- Monitor slice thickness, product appearance, and finished specifications to meet requirements.
- Ensure correct packaging, labelling, tagging, and date coding are applied to all products.
- Conduct CCP checks, including metal detection, in line with strict food safety procedures.
- Accurately record production, quality, and safety checks using handheld devices or systems.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete all required production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
- Ensure all activities align with company procedures, hygiene policies, health & safety standards, food safety standards, and statutory regulations.
Communication & Teamwork
- Work closely with Dispatch, Food Safety, and the Team Leader/Shift Manager to ensure smooth production flow.
- Support, guide, and coordinate with other operators across both plant and slicing areas.
- Assist with training colleagues on slicing procedures when required.
Hygiene, Cleaning & Maintenance
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping using the clean‑as‑you‑go approach.
- Carry out basic cleaning, fault checks, and first‑line maintenance tasks on equipment (following training).
- Ensure all production materials and equipment are available, clean, and safe for use.
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and a positive team attitude and approach.
- Good under pressure with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to follow procedures and work to tight deadlines.
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety practices.
- Willingness to learn, develop and meet the business training goals.
- Experience in food production or bakery operations is beneficial but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
