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Thank you for taking the time to visit the jobs page on our website.

When we have vacancies within the Company we'll list them as they become available so that you can simply upload your CV and Covering letter to apply. Please submit your application as a Word or PDF document.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, it is not possible to reply to each one individually. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within the next 4 weeks, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

However, if you wish to be considered for future vacancies, please do re-apply.

Current Retail Jobs within Birds Bakery:

Mackworth - Assistant Manager, 40 hours p/w - Temporary Maternity cover for 9 months approximately

Job Purpose:

You will support the Shop Manager in all operational aspects of running the shop and assume overall responsibility for the success of the shop in their absence.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that excellent customer service is always provided by every member of your team
  • Inspire, motivate, train and energise your team to increase sales
  • Ensure that the visual presentation of the shop is in accordance with Birds brand image
  • Be compliant with Company policies and operational guidelines

Applicants must have:

  • Supervisory experience, desirable but not essential, with the skills and ability to drive and motivate performance of your staff
  • A sound understanding of shop operations and standards for success
  • A basic and practical knowledge of IT
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good standard of English and Maths
  • A flexible attitude to working hours
The hours are Tuesday 7am - 2pm, Wednesday 7am - 5pm, Thursday 7am - 5pm, Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday 7am - 5pm, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.
4 weeks holiday per year pro rata - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year pro rata (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.
Hours:40
Rate:£11.12 p/h
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Melbourne - Assistant Shop Manager, 35 hours per week

Job Purpose:

You will support the Shop Manager in all operational aspects of running the shop and assume overall responsibility for the success of the shop in their absence.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that excellent customer service is always provided by every member of your team
  • Inspire, motivate, train and energise your team to increase sales
  • Ensure that the visual presentation of the shop is in accordance with Birds brand image
  • Be compliant with Company policies and operational guidelines

Applicants must have:

  • Supervisory experience, desirable but not essential, with the skills and ability to drive and motivate performance of your staff
  • A sound understanding of shop operations and standards for success
  • A basic and practical knowledge of IT
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good standard of English and Maths
  • A flexible attitude to working hours
The hours are Monday 7am - 5pm, Thursday 7am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 7am - 5pm, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.
4 weeks holiday per year pro rata - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year pro rata (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.
Hours:35
Rate:£11.12 p/h
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Ashby - Sales Assistant, 16 hours per week
This role at our Ashby shop includes serving customers, receiving daily deliveries and stocking the shop.
Applicants must be smart, cheerful, enthusiastic and reliable.

The hours are Monday 11am - 4pm, Wednesday 10am - 4pm and Saturday 12pm - 5pm, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.

4 weeks holiday per year pro rata - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year pro rata (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.

To apply, upload your CV using the link below, or hand a copy in to the Shop Manager.
Hours:16
Rate:19 Years+ £10.50 p/h
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Matlock - Sales Assistant, 15 hours per week - Seasonal for 1 month approximately
This role at our Matlock shop includes serving customers, receiving daily deliveries and stocking the shop.
Applicants must be smart, cheerful, enthusiastic and reliable.

The hours are Tuesday 7am - 12pm, Wednesday 7am - 12pm and Thursday 7am - 12pm, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.

4 weeks holiday per year pro rata - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year pro rata (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.

To apply, upload your CV using the link below, or hand a copy in to the Shop Manager.
Hours:15
Rate:19 Years+ £10.50 p/h
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Loughborough - Sales Assistant, 9 hours per week
This role at our Loughborough shop includes serving customers, receiving daily deliveries and stocking the shop.
Applicants must be smart, cheerful, enthusiastic and reliable.

The hours are Tuesday 6am - 9am, Wednesday 6am - 9am and Saturday 6am - 9am, plus flexible working to cover for staff holidays, sickness and busy periods.

4 weeks holiday per year pro rata - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year pro rata (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.

To apply, upload your CV using the link below, or hand a copy in to the Shop Manager.
Hours:9
Rate:19 Years+ £10.50 p/h
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Current Bakery Jobs within Birds Bakery:

Butcher
We have a unique opportunity for a full time Butcher to join our Savoury department at our prestigious Ascot Drive Bakery.

Key skills required are; ability to break down a side of pork into primals, and then to bone out and trim the primals to Bird's exacting standards.

Experience of sausage production along with experience of working in a high care/cooked meat environment will be advantageous.
We are looking for an individual with a positive, flexible attitude who will be able to work under pressure without compromising quality or safety .
You will be 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.
The selection process will involve a block test and interview. Previous food experience needed, full training will be provided for suitable applicants.

Shifts are fixed with no rotation of shift patterns. Immediate start available.
4 weeks holiday per year - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.
Hours:45
Rate:£481.50 p/w - £511.20 p/w
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Savoury Operative
We have a unique opportunity for Savoury Operatives to join our team at our prestigious Ascot Drive Bakery.

Key skills/experience required are; working in food production or a similar environment.

Your day to day responsibilities will include general food production of both meat and non-meat products and packing.
We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals with a flexible attitude who are comfortable working on their own or as part of a team.
You must be able to work under pressure without compromising quality or safety; be 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.
Previous food experience preferred, full training will be provided for suitable applicants.

Shifts are fixed with no rotation of shift patterns. Immediate start available.
4 weeks holiday per year - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.
Hours:45
Rate:£481.50 p/w - £511.20 p/w
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Night Bakery Operatives
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.
Free on-site parking. 4 weeks holiday per year - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.
Hours:45
Rate:£598.95 p/w - £639 p/w
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Baker (Days)
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.

4 weeks holiday per year - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.
Hours:45
Rate:£481.50 p/w - £511.20 p/w
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Current Office Jobs within Birds Bakery:

There are currently no vacancies in this area

Current Drivers Jobs within Birds Bakery:

7.5 Tonne Drivers
We have opportunities for experienced, full-time or part-time 7.5 tonne Drivers to join our Transport team based at our prestigious Ascot Drive Bakery.
You will be 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.

Full-time days of work are Monday to Saturday. Hours of work are 3.30am/4.00am to 11.00am/12.00pm, 42 hours per week.

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.
4 weeks holiday per year - increasing incrementally each year - to 5 weeks holiday per year (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays. Staff discount.
Hours:42 hours per week (Full-time)
Rate:£546.00 (Full-time)
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