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Company description: At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes. Job description: Job Title: Engineering Team Leader Location: Bolton Contract: Permanent Working pattern: 4 on 4 off Salary: Up to £60,000 Are you an Engineering Team Leader or Lead Engineer with experience of working in a manufacturing environment and looking to progress or up for a new challenge? Due to continued growth and investment in our Engineering-led manufacturing sites, we have an opportunity for an Engineering Team Leader to support our bakery in Bolton. As a key part of our Engineering team, you'll engage and motivate a skilled team of engineers, utilising root cause analysis to identify and prioritise corrective, preventative, predictive and mitigating actions. The Recipe At our Bakery here in Bolton, the team are dedicated to delivering unbeatable quality in a safe manner with highly reliable equipment. We are proud to be leading and developing a collaborative, creative and responsive team at the cutting edge of engineering innovation. In this role you will lead, motivate, and manage a team of multi skilled engineers to drive a culture that delivers plant reliability, product quality, and safety in line with company standards. Working with the Engineering Manager you will have accountability for delivering the engineering strategy, via planned, corrective and reactive maintenance work. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager youll provide both hands-on technical support and day-to-day leadership, driving a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. • Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, ensuring high standards of performance, engagement, and professional development., • Coordinate and deliver planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and improve line efficiency., • Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely, in line with company policies, Health & Safety regulations, and Food Safety standards., • Manage priorities using the sites CMMS system logging, tracking, and closing work orders accurately., • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence., • Support continuous improvement initiatives, driving reliability, efficiency, and cost savings., • Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Technical teams to ensure smooth daily operations., • Participate in audits, compliance checks, and engineering project delivery., • Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering., • Proven experience in a maintenance or leadership role within an FMCG, food, or manufacturing environment., • Strong background in managing, motivating, and developing engineering teams., • Strong understanding of engineering safety, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems., • Knowledge of Food Safety, Hygiene, and GMP standards., • Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills., • Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships., • Well-organised, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment., • A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share), • Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave, • Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 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! JBRP1_UKTJ

Reliability Engineer Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling Salary - up to £55,000 per annum Permanent, Full time (39 hours per week) Closing date for applications - 8th April 2026 A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for a Reliability Engineer to join the team.You will be responsible fordetermining and providing the correct maintenance strategy for the site equipment; this involves optimising preventative and proactive maintenance against reliability and cost objectives. The successful candidate will: • Produce and optimise a timely and deliverable cost effective maintenance programme for your manufacturing function to optimise the reliability of all electrical and mechanical assets, • Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEM's, • To support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment in order to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies., • Ensure effective maintenance plans (including technical docs, Maintenance Operating Procedures), in the delivery of the Site Capital Plan, • Apprentice trained in electrical / mechanical or Automation disciplines., • Strong functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Automation maintenance and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of Bakery (mixing /depositing / ovens / packing) & Process equipment., • Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidance, • A broad knowledge of the asset care systems and be able to demonstrate strong organisational/planning skills relevant to planning overhaul activity and machine upgrades, • Able to demonstrate the use of problem solving tools and techniques, • Effective communication skills at all levels with the ability to influence and lead groups directly and indirectly, • Self- starter and able to work with minimum supervision, • Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues, • Salary up to £55,000 per annum, • Shifts Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (need to be flexible around business requirements), • Up to 7.5% pension contribution, • Life assurance, • Staff discount shop on site, • Free on site parking, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits, • Sharesave Scheme, • Other salary sacrifice benefits JBRP1_UKTJ

Mechanical Fitter | Nelson | £18 per hour + Overtime + EOT Profit Share Looking for more variety in your work, and the chance to see the machines you build come to life on site? This is a hands-on role that splits your time between the workshop and customer sites, both in the UK and overseas. Youll be building and assembling bakery machinery from drawings and CAD models, installing it at customer sites, and getting stuck into testing, troubleshooting and commissioning. The business is employee-owned, which means everyone here has a genuine stake in how things run and shares in the profits too. Heres what youll be doing: * Assembling machinery from 2D drawings and 3D CAD models * Installing, commissioning and starting up machines at customer sites * Carrying out site surveys, repairs and fault finding when needed * Supporting factory acceptance tests (FATs) and equipment handovers * Working with motors, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics and sensors * Rolling your sleeves up to support the wider team wherever needed Whats in it for you: * £18 per hour plus regular overtime at time and a half * Annual profit share after 12 months (Employee Ownership Trust) * Health cover, health cash plan and workplace pension * Full workwear provided * The chance to travel, learn and take on real responsibility in a growing team Youll need: * A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering * Solid bench fitting, assembly and general mechanical skills * The ability to read technical drawings and CAD references * Pneumatics experience and hands-on familiarity with production equipment * A full UK driving licence and valid passport * A proactive mindset and the flexibility to switch between factory and field work About the company: GBS Automation is based in Nelson. They design and manufacture bespoke bakery machinery for clients across the UK and beyond. As an employee-owned business, everyone here has a meaningful stake in its success and a clear incentive to deliver high standards for every project. Interested? No need for a lengthy application. Just send a short overview of your experience and well take it from there. So you're aware, your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring manager. JBRP1_UKTJ

We have a new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as a Raw Materials Manager based at out chilled food manufacturing site in Clitheroe! You will be accountable for material control from supplier though to production facility, including stock levels, waste control and resource planning. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, were on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. Were home to some of the UKs most exciting and loved food brands, includingWalls Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, were a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UKs major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, were united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. Location:Clitheroe, BB7 1QD. Hours:Monday Thursday, 8:30 17:00, Friday, 8:30 16:00 Salary:£42,000 - £45,000 Your Duties Will Include: • Leadership, development, and performance management of raw materials team, • Own and manage Materials Required Planning (MRP) system including maintenance of data and configuration critical to MRP runs, • Ensure system data is accurate, including stock holding, batch and expiry information, • Oversee the purchasing of raw materials covering fresh, frozen, and ambient from UK and Europe, • To provide short medium and long-term forecasts to suppliers, • Daily reporting to identify and manage stock requirements for production, • Ensure timely delivery of materials to deliver the production plan, • Work with centralised procurement team to coordinate long term forecasts, • Manage day-to-day challenges and issues, escalating where necessary, • Identify and deliver improvement opportunities to increase productivity, reduce complexity, and reduce cost, • Work with stock control to mitigate exposure and waste from short-dated inventory, • Purchasing and/or materials management experience within a food manufacturing or similar FMCG environment, • Advanced Excel skills, • MRP System knowledge (M3 Cloudsuite advantageous), • Vendor management knowledge, • Stock holding and costs knowledge, • Organisation skills, • Resilient and pro-active, • Analytical skill, • Salary Sacrifice Schemes- including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension, • 33 days annual leave(including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra, • Holiday Discountsvia our online retail platform, • Access toenhanced retail discountsonline and in-store, • Free product handoutsacross our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand, • 24/7 access toGroceryAidfor free financial, emotional, and practical support, • Physical Wellbeing Hub- free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts, • Free diet & nutrition advicewith access to thousands of healthy recipes, • Online wellbeing support- from mindfulness to lifestyle resources, • Access to apersonalised online learning platform (LMS), • Formal and informal trainingopportunities tailored to your role, • Performance Development Plansand regularCareer Conversations, • Company Mentoring Schemeto add depth and really support your career journey, • 2 paid volunteering daysper year to give back to causes that matter to you, • Charity initiativesand fundraising events, • Team socialsto connect and celebrate together, • Employee networks & support groups- includingWomen @ Compleat JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you an experienceBrand Ambassador or an energetic person who would love to get into sales and want to be part of something meaningful - youre in the right place. • OTE £40,000+ pa(Top performers earn£50k£55k+), • Basic salary: £26,500 & UNCAPPED commission, • Swindon Based then head out from there, • Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, • Travel expenses paid, • Spark genuine conversations with people on their doorstep, • Introduce customers to our sustainable, farm-fresh deliveries, • Build real relationships within local communities, • Own your targets and your earnings, • Help us grow across the South West, • Report directly to our Direct Sales ManagerPeople that thrive as aBrand Ambassador: Youre the kind of person who thrives on human connection warm, engaging, and genuinely great with people, the type who brings energy to every doorstep. Youremotivated by targetsand driven by your ownpersonal growth, stayingresilient and positiveeven after the occasionalno thanks!. This role suits someone who lovesworking independently, staying active and embracing the rhythm of the day as youreknock, knock, knocking on up to 150 doors, sparking conversations and creating opportunities. Benefits for aBrand Ambassador • 25 days holiday+ 8 bank holidays (5 flexible) + your birthday off!, • Up to 6% matched pension, • £300 wellbeing budget + £300 L&D budget each year, • Product discounts, Life insurance, Cycle to Work & Octopus EV schemes, • 2x volunteering days & Regular in-person events JBRP1_UKTJ

A leading bakery group in Sheffield is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer for their Engineering team.

A leading specialty bakery group in Sheffield is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team.

A leading UK bakery group seeks a reliable Despatch Operative to join their team at Fletcher’s Bakery in Sheffield.

A leading bakery group is seeking a Despatch Operative to work at Fletcher's Bakery in Sheffield.The role involves supporting the movement of finished goods, maintaining stock levels, and adhering to health and safety standards.Ideal candidates will have warehouse or manufacturing experience, strong

Night Shift - Sunday to Thursday - 9:30pm until 5:30am Pay Rate - £14.98 Per Hour Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Kiveton employs over 500 and is the UK's largest quiche bakery, producing more than 42 million quiche each year along with a wide range of ready meals. At Greencore, we produce more than 160 million units per year across 600 different product lines for customers such as Morrisons, Tesco & Asda. What you'll be doing As a Senior Production Operative at Greencore your role will be working across three key areas of People, Safety and Operations. Most importantly you'll be the point of contact for a team of colleagues, meeting and greeting them on arrival and departure and ensuring that they are equipped to succeed. You'll coordinate colleagues so they can rotate across different tasks and give feedback to colleagues on task performance and adherence to operational standards to build their skills and confidence to play a key part of the team. You'll be a great talent spotter, supporting the development across your team and will be the person your team looks to for guidance and support. You'll co-ordinate and cover breaks whilst managing working time and reporting absences to line managers and take a keen interest on the safety and welfare of your team members, making sure prestart safety checks are completed, reporting any near misses, and checking on the welfare of your team. You will have responsibility for assembly area in the factory and will ensure production is in line with the agreed plan during your shift, capturing key performance data and checking operational tasks are completed to our high standards. You will be the key point of contact for trouble shooting any machinery or material issues and working with your colleagues you'll ensure that quality checks are completed for adherence to food safety, customer, and quality standards. It's a busy and fast paced role, where each day brings a variety of challenges and rewards, working in a small team you'll be supported by our management teams and colleagues to help make everyday taste better.What we're looking for All of the roles involve working in a fast past, chilled environment in a company that puts people at the core. All the roles require a good understanding of both spoken & written English. You will also have strong attention to detail and good organizational skills. Production experience is preferred. We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career