Samworth Brothers
Skilled Production Operator
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Skilled Production Operator
As a Skilled Production Operator, you will set up and run lines in a busy savoury pastry area. You will make sure products meet the right quality, weight, and size standards throughout production. You will make line adjustments when needed, manage line performance, and make sure pastry waste is collected and sent for rework. You will work closely with the team to keep production safe, efficient, and on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up the production line at the start of each shift
- Check that the line is ready and running to the correct standard
- Carry out regular weight and product size checks
- Check product measurements throughout production
- Follow foreign body control procedures at all times
- Complete production checks and records clearly and accurately
- Collect pastry waste from the line
- Make sure pastry waste is sent for rework in line with site procedures
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety rules
About You
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:
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- Experience in food production or a similar manufacturing role
- Experience setting up and running production lines
- Good understanding of product weight and quality checks
- Able to follow work instructions and set processes
- Good understanding of food safety and foreign body control
What We Offer
We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.
- Company pension scheme
- Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Opportunity for extended leave
- Free on-site parking
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
Located in the heart of the South West, The Cornwall Bakery is proud to be the birthplace of the famous Ginsters Cornish Pasty, alongside a wide range of high-quality savoury pastry products. As one of the region’s largest employers, we combine local pride with the strength of being part of Samworth Brothers—a national, family-owned business.
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At The Cornwall Bakery, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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