Burton’s Biscuits are the home of some of the UK’s most iconic biscuit brands, including Maryland Cookies, Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels, Thomas Fudges & Paterson Arran Shortbread. Along with having amazing brands, we have secured long term agreements to allow us to manufacture sweet & savoury snacks under brands from Mars Confectionery, Cathedral City & Marmite, we are also a key player in manufacturing Retailer Own Brand biscuits.
Our culture is a big part of what makes our company so special. We have over 2,000 employees but it feels like one big happy Burton’s family
Do you enjoy problem solving, learning new skills and have experience of a fast paced environment? If yes Burton’s Biscuits need YOU to join our Llantarnam Bakery on a Permanent Contract.
As a Machine Operator you will be working as part of the Operations Team operating high speed wrapping machines and checkweighers, as well as checking codes and completion of daily production documentation. You will monitor the finished biscuits on one of our production lines whilst managing the packing of the finished product, setting up and maintaining the machines during Production run on Packing Floor through the final stages of wrapping the biscuits. You will also be responsible for changing machines between Production runs. It’s a fast paced role and requires a certain level of fitness as it does have a large element of physical work in order to complete the tasks to a high standard. Attention to detail is key as we pride ourselves in the quality of our products.
Previous Machine Operator experience is preferred but not essential as full training can be given. You might want to apply if you have had experience in one of the following positions: Warehouse operator, Printer, CNC Operator, Process Operator, Packer, Picker or Welder. You will be numerate, literate, flexible, self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervision and use own initiative. Previous experience of working as part of a team is essential. Previous Food Manufacturing experience and a basic understanding of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene is desirable, but not essential as training will be given.
Competitive Hourly Pay: £12.16 including shift allowance
Location: Llantarnam Bakery, Cwmbran NP44 3YL
Contract: Permanent, Weekly Paid
Benefits: 25 Holidays Per Year and closed on Bank Holidays including Christmas & New Year. Access to Employee Benefit Scheme for Retailer Discounts and Cashback, Health & Wellbeing. Enhanced Contribution Pension Scheme. Subsidised canteen, free on-site parking and staff shop.
Hours: Full Time Hours. Monday – Friday.
Rotational Shift Pattern – Dayshift 6am-2pm / Backshift 2pm-10pm / Nightshift 10pm-6am. 40 Hours Per Week,
Final Part of the Mix: Applicants must be over the 18 years of age.
APPLY NOW and let us contact you to discuss your future with the Burtons family.
As a business we are committed to the continuous improvement of diversity and equality in the workplace and we welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our Pride and Passion for Baking Great Biscuits and snacks.
Burton’s Biscuits are delighted to be part of the Ferrero group which represents over 37,000 employees across the world and has a consolidated turnover of €12.3 billion (2020).
Application process: Online application with CV followed by Telephone Interview. If successful will be followed by a Video Interview and a Final Interview at Bakery including a Tour.
