About us:
The Heavenly Bake Company LTD is a specialist cake manufacturer based in Wellingborough, who specialise in creating a number of different baked goods for key retail partners nationally. They are a value led business who promote their success as a result of a team of a highly skilled and very hardworking people who all strive for the same high quality and perfection in mouth-watering bakery goods.
Shift Pattern:
- 21:30pm – 06:00am Monday to Friday shift pattern
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Tray Wash Operative who will be responsible for operating machinery, cleaning trays and other equipment and maintaining a clean work environment in a fast-paced, potentially wet and noisy setting. They load and unload trays from washing machines, stack clean trays, and may also handle waste and recycling tasks
They will adhere to safe manual handling processes and food safety hygiene standards at all times, and continual housekeeping and maintenance of a safe working environment whilst in operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Loading and Unloading:
Loading dirty trays and buckets into washing machines and unloading clean ones, often using conveyors or other machinery.
- Cleaning:
Washing trays, racks, frames and other production equipment to ensure they meet hygiene standards.
- Waste Handling:
Removing waste from trays and buckets before washing and possibly sorting and recycling materials.
- Stacking and Palletising:
Stacking clean trays on pallets or in designated areas for further processing or storage.
- General Maintenance:
Keeping the work area clean and tidy, maintaining machinery and reporting any issues.
- Quality Control:
Monitoring the quality of washed trays and equipment, ensuring they meet required standards.
- Safety:
Adhering to safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting any hazards or incidents.
- Physical Stamina:
The job requires lifting, bending, and moving trays and buckets, so applicants should be physically fit.
- Teamwork:
Tray Wash Operatives often work as part of a team, so good communication and collaboration skills are important.
- Attention to Detail:
Ensuring trays are properly cleaned and that work areas are tidy requires attention to detail.
- Ability to Follow Instructions:
Following safety procedures and instructions for operating machinery is crucial.
- Adaptability:
The work environment can be fast-paced and noisy, so the ability to adapt to changing conditions is helpful.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-Paced: The work is typically fast-paced and requires constant movement.
- Wet and Loud: The job can involve working in a wet environment and around noisy machinery.
This is a physical, busy and active role.
Responsibilities:
It can be complicated and physically challenging. Especially with audit requirements and customer expectations to exceed. We’re looking for people willing to learn and keen to progress. You’ll have hygiene experience and understand all about food safety. You’ll also need to be comfortable wearing PPE, working in a factory environment and using cleaning chemicals. Attitude and work ethic is key however you will need to be physically fit and not afraid of hard work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
Experience:
- Hygiene: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Tray Wash Operative - Nights
Expected start date: 16/06/2025