Bells of Lazonby
Food Production Operative
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Food Production Operative – Lazonby, Cumbria (GLN)
Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG
Salary: £13.25 per hour, plus 25% overtime rates
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Schedule: Various shift patterns (must be able to work Saturdays as part of rotation)
About Us
At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. Still independently owned by the Bell family, we combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products we’re proud of. Our secret ingredient? Our people.
We operate two bakeries on site in Lazonby:
- A conventional bakery
- A dedicated ‘free from’ bakery (supplying high street coffee shops and major supermarkets with sweet treats, including cakes, traybakes, pies, and tarts).
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Gluten-Free Production Operative to join our dynamic team. This role involves operating machinery, assembling food products in a fast-paced environment, and ensuring high standards—physical strength, dexterity, and a sharp attention to detail are essential.
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Key Responsibilities
- Follow work instructions and recipes to complete tasks efficiently
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth production
- Operate food production equipment safely and effectively
- Work across different production lines as required
- Weigh and check raw materials before production
- Ensure correct labelling, packaging, and quality
- Complete quality/safety paperwork and report faults to supervisors
Your Profile
You should have:
- Physical fitness and dexterity for manual handling tasks
- Fluency in English (speaking and understanding)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to maintain focus on repetitive tasks
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Flexibility to adapt to shifting duties
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Benefits
- Free transport to/from Lazonby for Penrith-based candidates (depending on shift)
- 29 days’ annual leave, including Bank Holidays
- Free fruit, tea/coffee on site
- Free onsite parking
- Shopping discounts
- Company sick pay
- Refer a Friend Scheme (1st referral = £100, 2nd = £300)
- Employee Assistance Programme access
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted cakes for staff
- Health assurance scheme
Application Process
Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we accept applications in accessible formats.
Apply now if you meet the criteria!
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