Date: 2 Jul 2026
Location: Nottingham, GB
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Company: Hovis
Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.
We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.
Production Team Leader
Site – Nottingham
Shift pattern – 4 on 4 off (4 days, 4 nights rotating)
In your new role as our Production Team Leader, you will play a vital role overseeing and supporting a smooth and efficient production process within our Nottingham bakery. This role is not for someone who prefers to stay behind a desk, instead you’ll love being on the ground working shoulder to shoulder with your team. You’ll enjoy being hands-on, inspiring, and motivating working alongside your team to support them to achieve their best, thinking quickly on your feet and striving for top-notch results.
To truly excel in this role you will be proactive and engaging, collaboration and an eye for detail will come naturally to you. Your focus will be on leading and coaching the production team whilst ensuring adherence to company and legal standards including safety, hygiene, quality, and delivery, supporting our production lines and stepping in to support our Front Line Managers in our drive for continuous improvement.
The Key Requirements...
1 year of experience within a similar production supervisory, team leader or managerial role
Manufacturing experience
Health & Safety Awareness
This opportunity is perfect for those who are seeking a dynamic role where each day brings new challenges, and who enjoy working in a collaborative and friendly team environment. People choose to stay with our business because of our strong values and commitment to employee development. We are proud to be an employer of choice and an organisation known for our supportive and inclusive culture.
Benefits baked in
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:
Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
Free on-site parking.
