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This role at our Bulwell shop includes serving customers, receiving daily deliveries and stocking the shop. Applicants must be smart, cheerful, enthusiastic and reliable. The hours are Saturday 7am - 2pm, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.

This role at our Burton High Street shop includes serving customers, receiving daily deliveries and stocking the shop. Applicants must be smart, cheerful, enthusiastic and reliable. The hours are Wednesday 7.30am - 5pm, Thursday 7.30am - 5pm and Saturday 7am - 3pm, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.

This role at our Tamworth shop includes serving customers, receiving daily deliveries and stocking the shop. Applicants must be smart, cheerful, enthusiastic and reliable. The hours are Saturday 10am - 2pm, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.

Job Purpose: To manage and assume overall responsibility for the success of the shop by leading all operational aspects of the shop, driving sales whilst at the same time controlling costs and by being a skilled people manager. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service. Responsibilities: • Ensure that consistently excellent customer service is always provided by every member of your team • Inspire, motivate, and energise your team to increase sales • Manage stock control (products, paper & factored goods) in line with Company guidelines • Ensure the standards for food safety and health and safety are met consistently • Utilise the Company Capability Procedure to rectify any individual performance shortfalls • Ensure that the visual presentation of the shop is in accordance with Birds brand image • Support the delivery of all marketing campaigns and customer service initiatives as decided by the Company • Develop an effective network of communication with all internal stakeholders • Effectively manage the performance and development of the shop team to drive and maximise the shop’s sales, payroll, waste, and reconciliation performance • Resolve problems by providing creative and practical solutions • Ensure that the shop is profitable and within budget • Be compliant with Company policies and operational guidelines • Achieve sales goals and expectations; train, challenge, motivate, encourage, and provide constructive guidance to all your team • Continuously monitor the competition and local market conditions to be able to maintain Birds business advantage • You will have responsibility for all shop security matters • For developmental purposes you will be required to move shops on a periodic basis at the Company’s discretion. You must be flexible with regards to location. Measurements: • Exceed sales year on year by Company price inflation plus an agreed % • Maintain the agreed shop waste levels • Your reconciliation must be within the agreed parameters • Payroll expenditure to be on or under budget year on year • Appraisals for shop colleagues carried out within the agreed cycle. Applicants must have: • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to drive and motivate performance utilising effective coaching skills • A sound understanding of shop operational optimisation and standards for success • A basic and practical knowledge of IT • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities • Qualified to at least GCSE Grade C in English and Maths • A flexible attitude to working hours (to include evenings & 7 day trading) • The desire to work as part of, and lead, a team to generate fresh and innovative ideas and solutions.

Job Purpose: To manage and assume overall responsibility for the success of the shop by leading all operational aspects of the shop, driving sales whilst at the same time controlling costs and by being a skilled people manager. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service. Responsibilities: • Ensure that consistently excellent customer service is always provided by every member of your team • Inspire, motivate, and energise your team to increase sales • Manage stock control (products, paper & factored goods) in line with Company guidelines • Ensure the standards for food safety and health and safety are met consistently • Utilise the Company Capability Procedure to rectify any individual performance shortfalls • Ensure that the visual presentation of the shop is in accordance with Birds brand image • Support the delivery of all marketing campaigns and customer service initiatives as decided by the Company • Develop an effective network of communication with all internal stakeholders • Effectively manage the performance and development of the shop team to drive and maximise the shop’s sales, payroll, waste, and reconciliation performance • Resolve problems by providing creative and practical solutions • Ensure that the shop is profitable and within budget • Be compliant with Company policies and operational guidelines • Achieve sales goals and expectations; train, challenge, motivate, encourage, and provide constructive guidance to all your team • Continuously monitor the competition and local market conditions to be able to maintain Birds business advantage • You will have responsibility for all shop security matters • For developmental purposes you will be required to move shops on a periodic basis at the Company’s discretion. You must be flexible with regards to location. Measurements: • Exceed sales year on year by Company price inflation plus an agreed % • Maintain the agreed shop waste levels • Your reconciliation must be within the agreed parameters • Payroll expenditure to be on or under budget year on year • Appraisals for shop colleagues carried out within the agreed cycle. Applicants must have: • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to drive and motivate performance utilising effective coaching skills • A sound understanding of shop operational optimisation and standards for success • A basic and practical knowledge of IT • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities • Qualified to at least GCSE Grade C in English and Maths • A flexible attitude to working hours (to include evenings & 7 day trading) • The desire to work as part of, and lead, a team to generate fresh and innovative ideas and solutions.

Job Purpose: To assist the Shop Manager and assume overall responsibility for the success of the shop in their absence. You will support the Shop Manager in all operational aspects of running the shop. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service. Issues must be dealt with as they arise rather than deferring them to the Manager. Responsibilities • Ensure that consistently excellent customer service is always provided by every member of your team • Inspire, motivate, and energise the team to increase sales • Support the Manager to rectify any individual performance shortfalls via the appropriate Company procedure • Ensure that the visual presentation of the shop is in accordance with Birds brand image • Support the delivery of all marketing campaigns and customer service initiatives as decided by the Company • Develop an effective network of communication with all internal stakeholders • Resolve problems by providing creative and practical solutions • Ensure that the shop is profitable and within budget • Be compliant with Company policies and operational guidelines • Continuously monitor the competition and local market conditions to be able to maintain Birds business advantage • You will have responsibility for all shop security matters in the Manager’s absence • For developmental purposes you will be required to move shops on a periodic basis at the Company’s discretion. You must be flexible with regards to location • You will be fully conversant with all Company KPI’s. Measurements: • You will support the Manager in delivering all Company KPI’s. Applicants must have: • The desire to be a Manager in the future • A sound understanding of shop operational optimisation and standards for success • A basic and practical knowledge of IT • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities • Qualified to at least GCSE Grade C in English and Maths • A flexible attitude to working hours (to include evenings & 7-day trading)
The hours for this position are:
Tuesday 7am - 11am, Wednesday 7am - 5.15pm, Thursday 7am - 1pm, Friday 7am - 11am and Saturday 7am - 1pm, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.

Job Purpose: To assist the Shop Manager and assume overall responsibility for the success of the shop in their absence. You will support the Shop Manager in all operational aspects of running the shop. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service. Issues must be dealt with as they arise rather than deferring them to the Manager. Responsibilities • Ensure that consistently excellent customer service is always provided by every member of your team • Inspire, motivate, and energise the team to increase sales • Support the Manager to rectify any individual performance shortfalls via the appropriate Company procedure • Ensure that the visual presentation of the shop is in accordance with Birds brand image • Support the delivery of all marketing campaigns and customer service initiatives as decided by the Company • Develop an effective network of communication with all internal stakeholders • Resolve problems by providing creative and practical solutions • Ensure that the shop is profitable and within budget • Be compliant with Company policies and operational guidelines • Continuously monitor the competition and local market conditions to be able to maintain Birds business advantage • You will have responsibility for all shop security matters in the Manager’s absence • For developmental purposes you will be required to move shops on a periodic basis at the Company’s discretion. You must be flexible with regards to location • You will be fully conversant with all Company KPI’s. Measurements: • You will support the Manager in delivering all Company KPI’s. Applicants must have: • The desire to be a Manager in the future • A sound understanding of shop operational optimisation and standards for success • A basic and practical knowledge of IT • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities • Qualified to at least GCSE Grade C in English and Maths • A flexible attitude to working hours (to include evenings & 7-day trading)
The hours for this position are:
Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 8.45am - 5.15pm
Wednesday 6.45am - 5.15pm
Saturday 6.45am - 5.15pm

Job Purpose: To assist the Shop Manager and assume overall responsibility for the success of the shop in their absence. You will support the Shop Manager in all operational aspects of running the shop. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service. Issues must be dealt with as they arise rather than deferring them to the Manager. Responsibilities • Ensure that consistently excellent customer service is always provided by every member of your team • Inspire, motivate, and energise the team to increase sales • Support the Manager to rectify any individual performance shortfalls via the appropriate Company procedure • Ensure that the visual presentation of the shop is in accordance with Birds brand image • Support the delivery of all marketing campaigns and customer service initiatives as decided by the Company • Develop an effective network of communication with all internal stakeholders • Resolve problems by providing creative and practical solutions • Ensure that the shop is profitable and within budget • Be compliant with Company policies and operational guidelines • Continuously monitor the competition and local market conditions to be able to maintain Birds business advantage • You will have responsibility for all shop security matters in the Manager’s absence • For developmental purposes you will be required to move shops on a periodic basis at the Company’s discretion. You must be flexible with regards to location • You will be fully conversant with all Company KPI’s. Measurements: • You will support the Manager in delivering all Company KPI’s. Applicants must have: • The desire to be a Manager in the future • A sound understanding of shop operational optimisation and standards for success • A basic and practical knowledge of IT • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities • Qualified to at least GCSE Grade C in English and Maths • A flexible attitude to working hours (to include evenings & 7-day trading)

We have a unique opportunity for full-time staff to join our Hygiene Team at our prestigious Ascot Drive Bakery.

We are looking for individuals with a positive, flexible attitude who will be able to work under pressure without compromising hygiene, cleanliness, and safety and with the ability to work to a high standard in an efficient, clean, and tidy manner. Must be able to work unsupervised and as a member of a team.

Previous experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided for suitable applicants.

The role is 40 or 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (approximately 9am to 5pm) plus 3 hours Saturday morning, with a very competitive rate of pay.

We have a unique opportunity for full-time Bakers to join our Night Bakery Team at our prestigious Ascot Drive Bakery.

Key skills required are; understand the fermentation process involved in mixing, shaping and baking of various bread types; able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of machinery and baking processes; able to demonstrate ability to work to a high standard in an efficient, clean and tidy manner, observing the highest food hygiene guidelines to meet strict despatch deadlines. Ideally, applicants will also have confectionery skills such as creaming, piping and coating.

Previous bakery experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided for suitable applicants.

The role is 45 hours per week with a very competitive rate of pay. Shifts are fixed with no rotation of shift patterns.

We have a unique opportunity for a full-time Baker to join our Day Bakery Team at our prestigious Ascot Drive Bakery.

Key skills required are; able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of machinery and handcrafted baking processes. Duties to include the weighing of ingredients, operation of machinery including mixing, baking and packing of a variety of bakery products. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate pastry and confectionery skills such as piping and decorating to produce products to a high standard in an efficient, clean and tidy manner, observing the highest food hygiene guidelines to meet strict despatch deadlines.

Previous bakery experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided for suitable applicants.

The role is 45 hours per week with a very competitive rate of pay. Shifts are fixed with no rotation of shift patterns.

We have an opportunity for experienced, part-time 7.5 tonne Drivers to join our Transport team based at our prestigious Ascot Drive Bakery. To work 3 days a week, delivering Birds’ freshly made produce to our shops and returning empty racks and cabinets to the Bakery.

Duties to include:

• Load / unload vehicles; manual handling of rolling equipment and no hand balling involved.
• Ensure vehicle loads are safe and secured with the appropriate restraints as per Company procedures / Safe Systems of Work.
• Perform daily vehicle defect checks and log as necessary.

Days of work are Monday to Wednesday and Thursday to Saturday - alternate weeks. Hours of work are 4am to 11am, 21 hours per week. Overtime may be available to cover seasonal busy periods or holiday cover.

Applicants must be of smart appearance, hold a C1 Licence, valid CPC Driver Qualification Card, Digi-Card and have a clean Driving Licence. Also, ideally have good knowledge of the local area but this is not essential as full training will be provided.

Immediate start available.