Production Operative

Essential Ingredients

• Able to work a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern, working days and nights 7am-7pm/7pm-7am
• Experience in a similar role within FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) 
• Ability to work in a safe manner and consider the safety of others 
• A good attention to detail with a firm focus on Quality and Health & Safety 
• Able to adapt well to change and undertake a variety of activities across our operation 
• Demonstrating teamwork and communicating effectively developing relationships with team members and other teams across the site 

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free.  

We are striving to be a net zero business by 2050 and believe that we must minimise our impact on the environment, whilst making a positive impact on the society we are a part of.  

Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

The Recipe

As a Production Operative at Warburtons, you will become an essential part of our team. This isn’t just a job – it’s your chance to play a vital role in crafting the nation’s favourite bakery products to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

You’ll be at the heart of our fast-paced, 24/7 food manufacturing operation, working with innovative bakery machinery and automated plant equipment. From operating production lines to maintaining hygiene standards, your contribution will help ensure our products are ready to delight customers across the country.

• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Carry out routine checks and record production data accurately.
• Follow health & safety and food hygiene procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with your team to meet production targets.
• Report any faults or issues promptly to the Team Leader.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas.

About Us

Our Tuscany Park “super bakery” and distribution depot opened in 2005 and can be found on the outskirts of Normanton at Wakefield Europort. The bakery runs 3 high speed, highly automated manufacturing plants producing products like the famous Toastie, Farmhouse, Danish and Wholemeal and sliced bread rolls.  

We have around 500 colleagues at Tuscany Park and 70 colleagues in our Howden depot, who ensure our delicious freshly baked products reach our customers across the UK each day. With some exciting innovation and investment, we’re still growing!  

Extra Dough

At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth:

• £636.76 per week
• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service