Health, Safety and Environment Advisor Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7, 40 Hours per week Location : Glenfield, Leicester (LE3), Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough (LE12) Salary : Negotiable, dependant on skills and experience The Role We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who will be responsible for providing Health & Safety advice ensuring compliance with legislation to employees in all areas. We re looking for a collaborative, pragmatic person who can work with us, adopting and reflecting the Geary s culture that has helped to make Geary s the successful, growing business it is today. Your main responsibilities will include: Organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including Toolbox Talks. Review and create risk assessments/SSOW s and special assessments as required by the business, including display screen equipment, manual handling, lone working, pregnant workers, young workers etc., COSHH risk assessments. Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required. Carry out site inspections and report findings. Contribute to the review and revision of health & safety policies. Assist operations with Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis. Ensure injury and illness cases are effectively managed to closure through use of an incident management system (EOA) Assist with the integration of H&S organizer. To recommend & implement control measures and advice on the standard of P.P.E. issued to employees. Liaise with the Engineering team to establish contractor health & safety procedures hands on roll with contractors. Assist with the H&S Committee, First Aid, Fire Marshal meetings and necessary scenarios. 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: Must be a team player and happy to work autonomously. Self-motivated and proactive can be left to their own devices. Focussed on delivering the tasks, not just identifying what should be done. Working on your initiative to complete and deliver. Simplistic approach. We like to keep things simple but effective. Persistent. If at first, you don t succeed. You will adapt and find a way to overcome. Solution focused, we are a small team, and you will have 100% responsibility for your area. Must have the ability to interact with all levels of people, from the board of directors to a new factory operative. Skills and Experience • 5+ years experience working within a HSE advisory role Essential • NEBOSH General certificate - Essential • IOSH - Essential • Manufacturing experience would be advantageous Please submit a CV in application. 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.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Health, Safety and Environment Advisor Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7, 40 Hours per week Location : Glenfield, Leicester (LE3), Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough (LE12) Salary : Negotiable, dependant on skills and experience The Role We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who will be responsible for providing Health & Safety advice ensuring compliance with legislation to employees in all areas. We re looking for a collaborative, pragmatic person who can work with us, adopting and reflecting the Geary s culture that has helped to make Geary s the successful, growing business it is today. Your main responsibilities will include: Organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including Toolbox Talks. Review and create risk assessments/SSOW s and special assessments as required by the business, including display screen equipment, manual handling, lone working, pregnant workers, young workers etc., COSHH risk assessments. Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required. Carry out site inspections and report findings. Contribute to the review and revision of health & safety policies. Assist operations with Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis. Ensure injury and illness cases are effectively managed to closure through use of an incident management system (EOA) Assist with the integration of H&S organizer. To recommend & implement control measures and advice on the standard of P.P.E. issued to employees. Liaise with the Engineering team to establish contractor health & safety procedures hands on roll with contractors. Assist with the H&S Committee, First Aid, Fire Marshal meetings and necessary scenarios. 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: Must be a team player and happy to work autonomously. Self-motivated and proactive can be left to their own devices. Focussed on delivering the tasks, not just identifying what should be done. Working on your initiative to complete and deliver. Simplistic approach. We like to keep things simple but effective. Persistent. If at first, you don t succeed. You will adapt and find a way to overcome. Solution focused, we are a small team, and you will have 100% responsibility for your area. Must have the ability to interact with all levels of people, from the board of directors to a new factory operative. Skills and Experience • 5+ years experience working within a HSE advisory role Essential • NEBOSH General certificate - Essential • IOSH - Essential • Manufacturing experience would be advantageous Please submit a CV in application. 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.
Production Supervisor - DAYS Shift : 4/7 Hours: 6am -6pm Location: Hayhill Industrial Estate, Sileby Rd, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8LD Rate : £16.16ph The Role Our Production Supervisors at Geary s are the best thing since sliced bread quite literally! You re responsible for managing and developing our team of Operatives to ensure the delicious bread we produce, and package is of the best possible quality. Your main responsibilities include: Ensuring the Production team adheres to all processes and controls Adhering to a daily plan and communicating a daily shift report to the wider business Meeting business KPIs Driving a strong, non-compromising Health and Safety culture Providing support and training to the team 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, 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 500 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: Great communication skills (we love to have a chat) A passion to learn and develop Resilience and tenacity to drive motivation Experience in food manufacturing (even better if it was in a bakery) Good understanding of Food Safety and Health and Safety (the important bits!) Experience in leading and supporting a team of people (no matter how big or small) Flexible approach to working hours Desirable but not essential: Experience in manufacturing (even better if it was in a bakery) Good understanding of Food Safety and Health and Safety (the important bits!) 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. 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.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Production Supervisor - DAYS Shift : 4/7 Hours: 6am -6pm Location: Hayhill Industrial Estate, Sileby Rd, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8LD Rate : £16.16ph The Role Our Production Supervisors at Geary s are the best thing since sliced bread quite literally! You re responsible for managing and developing our team of Operatives to ensure the delicious bread we produce, and package is of the best possible quality. Your main responsibilities include: Ensuring the Production team adheres to all processes and controls Adhering to a daily plan and communicating a daily shift report to the wider business Meeting business KPIs Driving a strong, non-compromising Health and Safety culture Providing support and training to the team 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, 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 500 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: Great communication skills (we love to have a chat) A passion to learn and develop Resilience and tenacity to drive motivation Experience in food manufacturing (even better if it was in a bakery) Good understanding of Food Safety and Health and Safety (the important bits!) Experience in leading and supporting a team of people (no matter how big or small) Flexible approach to working hours Desirable but not essential: Experience in manufacturing (even better if it was in a bakery) Good understanding of Food Safety and Health and Safety (the important bits!) 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. 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.
Hygiene Supervisor Shift: 4/7 Wednesday - Saturday Hours: DAY SHIFT - 6am -6pm Location: Geary s Bakeries Ltd Unit D Optimus Way Glenfield Leicester LE3 8JR 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) 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, 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 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 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: 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.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Hygiene Supervisor Shift: 4/7 Wednesday - Saturday Hours: DAY SHIFT - 6am -6pm Location: Geary s Bakeries Ltd Unit D Optimus Way Glenfield Leicester LE3 8JR 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) 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, 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 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 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: 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.
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.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
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.
