The Bread Factory
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Instructional Designer to join our team on a 6-month contract. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Build structured learning pathways for critical roles Develop a library of video, how-to, and e-learning content Populate and optimise the LMS for usability and engagement Create scalable templates and standards for future content Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Strong grounding in learning design principles (e.g. adult learning theory, blended learning) Ability to translate operational/manufacturing processes into structured learning journeys Experience designing for different audiences Short-form training videos (storyboarding, scripting, working with SMEs) Step-by-step "how-to" guides and process training Interactive e-learning modules Comfortable using external authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar Basic video editing skills (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent) Hands-on experience with LMS design tools Familiarity with SCORM/xAPI standards Ability to work closely with subject matter experts in a manufacturing setting Strong communication skills to extract knowledge and turn it into clear learning Comfortable challenging and shaping vague or incomplete requirements Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments Understanding of compliance, safety, and process-driven training needs What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Instructional Designer to join our team on a 6-month contract. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Build structured learning pathways for critical roles Develop a library of video, how-to, and e-learning content Populate and optimise the LMS for usability and engagement Create scalable templates and standards for future content Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Strong grounding in learning design principles (e.g. adult learning theory, blended learning) Ability to translate operational/manufacturing processes into structured learning journeys Experience designing for different audiences Short-form training videos (storyboarding, scripting, working with SMEs) Step-by-step "how-to" guides and process training Interactive e-learning modules Comfortable using external authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar Basic video editing skills (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent) Hands-on experience with LMS design tools Familiarity with SCORM/xAPI standards Ability to work closely with subject matter experts in a manufacturing setting Strong communication skills to extract knowledge and turn it into clear learning Comfortable challenging and shaping vague or incomplete requirements Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments Understanding of compliance, safety, and process-driven training needs What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.
The Bread Factory
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Engineering Project Manager to join our team. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Take projects from strategic concept through design, build, commissioning, and operational handover - delivering on time, on budget, and to world-class standards. Own our automation agenda, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency, system optimisation, robotics, and process control improvements, driving next generation capacity and efficiency. Be hands-on with our partner contractors, owning the management oversight of contractor activities on-site and in our bakeries, ensuring they're delivered to a safe, high standard. Facilitate strong cross-functional working across our internal teams to support the delivery of our engineering growth agenda from Technical, Health & Safety, Operations and wider teams. Manage design, installation, construction, and commissioning of new production environments and automated equipment. Drive detailed project plans, risk management, procurement, and contractor governance. Ensure compliance with food manufacturing standards, legislative requirements, and health & safety regulations (including CDM). Manage purchasing for CAPEX and automation equipment and services, by leading the review of options and bringing forward a recommendation for approval. Lead external engineering partners, OEMs, and integrators, ensuring commercial, technical and health & safety excellence. Drive supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and lifecycle support agreements. Review throughput optimisation in existing manufacturing lines, ensuring bottleneck removal, line balancing, and performance improvement. Experience in managing large capital projects in a food manufacturing environment (equipment, space, automation). Deep knowledge of food manufacturing equipment & automation - ideally bakery - including robotics, PLCs, controls, MES, SCADA, and line balancing. Proven ability to take projects from strategy through design, build, commissioning, and optimisation. Able to drive timelines, cost control, and disciplined project governance. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Experience in managing large capital projects in a food manufacturing environment (equipment, space, automation). Deep knowledge of food manufacturing equipment & automation - ideally bakery - including robotics, PLCs, controls, MES, SCADA, and line balancing. Proven ability to take projects from strategy through design, build, commissioning, and optimisation. Able to drive timelines, cost control, and disciplined project governance. A do-er mindset - hands on, disciplined, organised, and detail orientated. Strong commercial and vendor management capability. Proven track record in working within BRC accredited production environments. Confident communicator able to engage effectively at all levels. Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification preferred What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Engineering Project Manager to join our team. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Take projects from strategic concept through design, build, commissioning, and operational handover - delivering on time, on budget, and to world-class standards. Own our automation agenda, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency, system optimisation, robotics, and process control improvements, driving next generation capacity and efficiency. Be hands-on with our partner contractors, owning the management oversight of contractor activities on-site and in our bakeries, ensuring they're delivered to a safe, high standard. Facilitate strong cross-functional working across our internal teams to support the delivery of our engineering growth agenda from Technical, Health & Safety, Operations and wider teams. Manage design, installation, construction, and commissioning of new production environments and automated equipment. Drive detailed project plans, risk management, procurement, and contractor governance. Ensure compliance with food manufacturing standards, legislative requirements, and health & safety regulations (including CDM). Manage purchasing for CAPEX and automation equipment and services, by leading the review of options and bringing forward a recommendation for approval. Lead external engineering partners, OEMs, and integrators, ensuring commercial, technical and health & safety excellence. Drive supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and lifecycle support agreements. Review throughput optimisation in existing manufacturing lines, ensuring bottleneck removal, line balancing, and performance improvement. Experience in managing large capital projects in a food manufacturing environment (equipment, space, automation). Deep knowledge of food manufacturing equipment & automation - ideally bakery - including robotics, PLCs, controls, MES, SCADA, and line balancing. Proven ability to take projects from strategy through design, build, commissioning, and optimisation. Able to drive timelines, cost control, and disciplined project governance. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Experience in managing large capital projects in a food manufacturing environment (equipment, space, automation). Deep knowledge of food manufacturing equipment & automation - ideally bakery - including robotics, PLCs, controls, MES, SCADA, and line balancing. Proven ability to take projects from strategy through design, build, commissioning, and optimisation. Able to drive timelines, cost control, and disciplined project governance. A do-er mindset - hands on, disciplined, organised, and detail orientated. Strong commercial and vendor management capability. Proven track record in working within BRC accredited production environments. Confident communicator able to engage effectively at all levels. Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification preferred What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.
