Geary's Bakeries Ltd

Warehouse Administrator - NIGHT SHIFT 12 hour shifts, 4 On 4 Off 6pm - 6am The role As the warehouse administrator you will be responsible for keeping our despatch records up to date and all stock movements will have been transacted in the relevant systems. You will be a responsible person working within the despatch warehouse team supporting all functions and activities within the department and be a pivotal member of team ensuring our customers receive their orders on time and in full. You will be responsible for dealing with despatch and warehouse queries, monitoring & reporting on warehouse/ despatch performance and supporting the team with daily issues and problems through to resolution. You will understand the cost impacts of poor supply on the business and will monitor and share this information with the Despatch Warehouse Management team. The main responsibilities include: Record inbound deliveries and investigating delivery discrepancies, liaising with our third-party haulier to get a conclusion. Recording and tracking collection times and querying any late collections Keeping Sage up to date with inbound and outbound stock movements Greeting drivers on arrival ensuring they are aware of the correct Health & Safety procedures whilst on site. Creating and updating despatch notes in Sage Working with Despatch Warehouse Supervisors and Management team to assist in investigating delivery discrepancies. Work with cross functional teams within the business and be point of contact for warehouse collections and deliveries. Maintaining the Outbound Tracker which must always be kept up to date. Monitoring haulier arrival and despatch times and working with them to update timings. Support the equipment controller out of hours tracking basket deliveries with our haulage partners. Collation of dispatch paperwork by customer and date All paperwork to archived electronically and stored on p/drive Dispatch amendments made on Sage and sent to central planning. Real time shortages Communication/ recording of returns from depots Other administrative tasks as required. About Us At Geary s, we re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We re passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906. We are born and bread in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today, we operate from two, soon to be three, sites on a 24/7 operation. We re made up of over 600 people: a friendly, diverse and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry. We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles. Our brilliant benefits include free delicious bread, a Cycle to Work scheme. Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500! About You: At Geary s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV. What we re looking for: Experience with warehousing processes and systems Experienced administrator Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to remain calm under pressure, to think quickly and independently Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including Excel Experience of working with Sage 200 & Warehouse Management Systems advantageous. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position. No agencies

Hygiene Supervisor Shift: 4 / 7 Fixed Days - Flexibilioty to cover Monday - Sunday if needed Hours: DAY SHIFT - 6am - 6pm Salary : £16.16ph Location: Barrow Upon Soar, LE12 8LD The Role Our Hygiene Supervisors at Geary s ensure our bread is not only delicious but has been produced and packaged in a clean and food safe environment. Your main responsibilities include: Ensuring the Hygiene team adheres to all processes and controls (including COSHH regulations) Competent IT skills, updating documents, writing CIC's and SOP's etc Adhering to a daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule, ensuring all tasks are completed to the required standard to meet BRC and customer requirements Ensuring all equipment and tools used are safe and any damage is reported, and all PPE is fit for purpose Meeting business KPIs Driving a strong, non-compromising Health and Safety culture Driving continuous improvement across the business approach to Food Hygiene Developing and training a team of Operatives in all aspects of the role, identifying and remedying any training gaps Liaising with labour agencies and providing feedback on performance and service level Effectively communicating with other departments in the wider business Taking an active role in audits and high-profile visits Deputising for the Shift Operations Manager when required You ll be moving around a busy bakery, carrying out manual and non-manual tasks, which may be physically demanding at times. About Us At Geary s Bakeries, we re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We re passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906. We are born and bread in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today, we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation. We re made up of over 1000 people: a friendly, diverse and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry. With recent investment, we ve accelerated our ambitious growth plans. In the last 11 years, we have grown rapidly from £5m annual sales to over £100m and we re not stopping there! Backed by our vision and strategy, major capital investment and our commitment to developing our people and processes, we aim to grow our sales to £180m+ within the next 3-5 years Our brilliant benefits include free delicious bread, BUPA Cashback Plan, Death In Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and a chance to win a £10k worth prizes annually! Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500! About You At Geary s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV. What we re looking for: Great communication skills (we love to have a chat) Good understanding of Food Safety, Health and Safety and COSHH (the important bits!) Experience in a similar role within food manufacturing (even better if it was in a bakery) A passion to learn and develop Resilience and tenacity to drive motivation Experience in leading and supporting a team of people (no matter how big or small) Flexible approach to working hours No agencies. If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Head of Marketing Working Pattern: Monday Friday, with flexibility occasionally required to support key launches, agency collaboration and business priorities. Location: Leicester-based office, LE3 8JR, with hybrid working (typically 3 days on site per week) The role The Head of Marketing will lead and shape how Jason s Sourdough shows up in the world, building on a period of strong growth as the business enters its next phase of development. This role is about protecting and growing the brand making sure more households discover, understand and choose Jason s, while staying true to what makes the brand special. It will set clear direction across brand, product and communications, bringing focus, consistency and impact to everything we do. Leading a team covering Product Brand Management, Communications, and Customer Service, the Head of Marketing will ensure our products, packaging, storytelling and activation work together seamlessly from in-store and online to PR, social and wider brand campaigns. Working in close partnership with Sales, Category, NPD and Operations, and alongside trusted external agency partners, the role will drive strong activation of the existing range while helping shape and launch new products that are genuinely relevant to consumers and right for the brand. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines commercial thinking with brand instinct, brings clarity and organisation to complexity, and has the experience to lead an FMCG brand through its next stage of sustainable, long-term growth. There is a cross-functional Heads Of team at Jason s, and the Head of Marketing will be an instrumental part of this group. The main responsibilities include : Marketing Strategy & Leadership Own and lead the overall marketing strategy, aligned to business objectives and long-term brand vision. Play a key role in the evolution of the business from high-growth challenger to a more mature, scalable organisation. Act as a senior marketing voice within the wider commercial leadership team, influencing business decision-making. Build, lead, coach and develop a high-performing marketing team with clear accountability and collaboration. Brand Strategy & Brand Management Define and protect the Jason s Sourdough brand positioning, purpose and tone of voice across all touchpoints. Lead brand strategy development and execution to drive brand awareness, distinctiveness and penetration. Ensure brand consistency across product, packaging, communications, retail activation and CSR initiatives. Product & NPD Leadership Lead Product Brand Management (with Product Brand Manager support), ensuring the current product mix is effectively activated in line with consumer needs and commercial priorities. Partner closely with NPD, Category and Sales to shape the innovation pipeline from insight to launch. Work closely with Category Manager on the consumer insight agenda, ensuring NPD and renovation decisions are insight-led and commercially sound. Communications & Activation Lead Communication Brand Management (with Comms Brand Manager support) across PR, social, digital, retail activation, ATL, events, partnerships and CSR. Oversee media and channel strategy to ensure efficient and effective investment. Ensure excellence in retail activation, working closely with Sales and Category to win in-store and on e-comm channels. Lead crisis and reputation management activity in partnership with PR and senior stakeholders when required. Agency & Stakeholder Management Own and manage relationships with external agencies including but not limited to creative, PR, social, media and brand strategy partners. Ensure agencies are clear on and aligned on objectives, budgets, timelines and performance expectations. Foster strong cross-functional collaboration internally, particularly with Sales, Category, NPD and Operations. Planning, Budget & Performance Own the marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation and strong ROI. Lead annual planning, forecasting and long-range brand investment planning. Alongside Category Manager, define KPIs and measurement frameworks to track brand health, campaign performance and commercial impact. Culture, Ways of Working & Capability Strengthen marketing processes, governance and ways of working as the team and business evolve. Champion collaboration, clarity and accountability across the marketing function. About Us At Geary s Bakeries, we re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We re passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906. We are born and bread in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today, we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation. We re made up of towards 900 people: a friendly, diverse and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry. The business has grown rapidly from £5m in annual sales to £125m+ in the last 15 years with strong and consistent profitability. We have an ambition to increase sales to more than £200m+ in the next 3- 5 years. A clear Vision and Strategy has been articulated, and this is being backed with major capital investment and a renewal and upgrading of the people, processes, and systems. Our brilliant benefits include free delicious bread, BUPA Cashback Plan, Death In Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and a chance to win a £10k worth prizes annually! Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500! About You: At Geary s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV. What we re looking for: Essential/Strongly Preferred Proven experience/exposure across: Brand strategy and brand management / Product marketing and NPD launches / Integrated communications (PR, social, digital, ATL) / Retail activation and shopper marketing Strong cross-functional leadership experience, particularly with Sales, Category and NPD. Deep understanding of FMCG brand building principles, including penetration-led growth, mental availability and distinctive brand assets. Strong knowledge of consumer insight methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative research, shopper insight and data-led decision making. Solid understanding of route-to-market dynamics, including grocery multiples, convenience, and the role of retailer activation. Knowledge of end-to-end product lifecycle management, from ideation through launch, optimisation and range rationalisation. Desirable Experience working with premium or challenger FMCG brands. Experience navigating a business transitioning from high growth to a more mature operating model. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position. No agencies

Quality Assurance Technician Location: Geary s Bakeries Ltd Optimus Way Glenfield Leicester LE3 8JR Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off, 6PM 6AM - NIGHTS Salary : Competitive The Role QA Technicians are the key ingredient to our recipe for success at Geary s. You re responsible for monitoring our processes against site procedures through regular auditing and supporting interdepartmental teams, providing clear and accurate advice. In maintaining our due diligence, you ensure our bread is not only delicious but also meets food safety, product integrity and quality requirements. Your main responsibilities include: Creating and maintaining accurate, audit-ready, site and product specific documentation to guide our teams in meeting required standards Reviewing all production paperwork, confirming information in real time, that it is completed accurately and in full Identifying any areas of improvement or additional training needs related to paperwork completion Conducting legal compliance verification checks on site wide equipment (such as temperature probes, scales and fridges) against a defined schedule, escalating any out of spec results and assisting in investigation and corrective action implementation Conducting GMP/Glass and Hard Plastic and Fabrication audits to ensure hygiene levels are maintained, working with department leads to assess compliance and improve standards where necessary Reporting audit findings within the Internal Audit Procedure Completing PQE sessions to confirm product conforms to food safety, quality and customer requirements Conducting sampling and swabbing against site risk assessed schedules; leading investigations when out of spec result is received to confirm cause and corrective and preventative measures as outlined in non-conformance procedure Acting as subject matter expert for CCP controls, weight controls (in line with Weights and Measures Act 1985) and food safety and quality standards, delivering training and support to colleagues on all areas where necessary About Us At Geary s, we re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We re passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906. We are born and bread in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation and we re made up of over 800 people: a friendly, diverse, and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry. We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles. Our brilliant benefits include BUPA Cashback scheme, Death in Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and free delicious bread! Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500! About You At Geary s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV. What we re looking for: Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential, Food Hygiene Level 2 (at minimum) Excellent understanding of Food Safety, Health and Safety and HACCP (the important bits!) Confident decision maker Great communication skills (we love to have a chat) Task orientated and a completer finisher A passion for raising standards and sharing knowledge IT skills (ability to use full Office package, including Excel) Flexible approach to working hours (occasional cover for other shifts/sites may be required) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position. No agencies.