Production Operative
Date: 19 Jun 2026
Location: Glasgow, GB
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Company: Hovis
Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much\-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1\.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.
We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values\-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.
Job Title: Production Operative
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
To operate bakery equipment and systems effectively while carrying out first\-line maintenance activities to achieve performance against key operational metrics.
Key Responsibilities:
Working as part of a team to keep the production line running
Making sure products are made safely and to the right quality
Checking the line and materials during your shift
Recording basic information using simple systems
Keeping your work area clean and tidy
Helping fix small issues or reporting problems quickly
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in a factory, warehouse or food environment (preferred but not essential)
Basic maths, reading and IT skills
Reliable and able to work as part of a team
Willing to learn and follow instructions
Good attention to detail
The Role Involves
Standing for long periods
Working with machinery and production lines
Following food safety and hygiene standards
Working to targets as part of a team
Benefits Baked In
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits in addition to salaries, based on their individual needs.
Three levels of pension scheme to choose from \- employer contribution of up to 7\.5%
Aviva DigiCare\+ Workplace App includes: 'at home' Annual Health Check, Digital GP consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinions and much more
Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:
£££ Savings and cashback offers on day\-to\-day spending
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
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