Production Operative- Bakery

Newly Weds Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.

Today, Newly Weds Foods is a world leader in food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries. But despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.

Job Summary

To produce Blended, Baked Breadcrumb and Rusk products in line with the Master Production Schedule adhering to all Food safety, Health and safety and Human Resource company policies and procedures at all times.

Report any issues observed relating to Quality, Safety, Sanitation, Machinery or Throughput to the Area Shift Manager.

Your Main Activities Will Be

• Baking of Breadcrumb or Rusk Products
• Blending Ingredients
• Packing and stacking of baked or Blended Products

General Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

]Manufacturing

• Manufacture and pack product in line with work instructions ensuring target dates and Manufacturing targets are met, adhering to Corporate Manufacturing Standards
• To minimise waste of products
• To understand the critical control points identified through HACCP and ensure that they are in operation at all times

Quality

• Ensure product is manufactured to the required specification and that product packaging and labelling is correct, adhering to Corporate Quality Standards and ensuring that a high level of quality is maintained through all production processes

Documentation

• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner
• To assist in the review and update (where necessary) of all work instructions and procedures when require.

Sanitation

• Ensure that the work area is clean at all times, adhering to Corporate Sanitation Standards and ensuring that the department is operating to the highest standards of hygiene Health & Safety
• Ensure that all tasks are conducted safely, adhering to NWF Health & Safety Regulations working in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to follow all company procedures. Report any Near Miss or Accidents to a your Area shift Manager

Other

• Perform additional duties as commensurate with role.

Person specification

Qualifications/Requirements

• Basic food hygiene qualification (desirable)

Personal Attributes Based on Job Description

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and to be numerate
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety
• Ability to problem solve
• Computer literate
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Willing to work different shifts
• Knowledge of working in a bakery environment (desirable)
• Previous food factory experience (desirable)

NWF Banbury Values

“Collaboration” Be One Team

“Flexibility” Be Adaptable and Proactive

“Inspiration” Be A Role Model

“Integrity” Do The Right Thing (First Time, Every Time)

“Efficiency” Eliminate All Kinds of Waste (Time & Materials)

“Responsibility” Take Ownership and Accountability

Additional Information

• Production Operative A Shift Nights 1900 – 0700
• Continental Shift
• Salary during Training: £41,520.61 (inclusive of 34% shift allowance) Once fully trained: £46,134.57 (inclusive of 34% shift allowance)

Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 09:00am