Job Description

Lantmannen Unibake UK is a leading bakery business with a proud heritage and ambitious growth plans. We're now recruiting Coldstore Operatives to support our world-class production and logistics team. If you're reliable, hands-on, and thrive in fast-paced, high-spec environments - we want to hear from you.

Job Title:

Coldstore Operative

Reporting To:

Coldstore Supervisor

Department:

Coldstore

Shift:

Ffixed day shift pattern with 12-hour shifts, running from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.


The working pattern is as follows:

Week 1:

In: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday



Off: Thursday, Friday



In: Saturday, Sunday

Week 2:

Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday



In: Thursday, Friday

Location:

Lantmannen Unibake, Maidstone Road, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

Skills & Requirements

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What You'll Be Doing

As a Coldstore Operative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our frozen bakery products are safely handled, stored, and dispatched - all while maintaining the highest food safety and stock accuracy standards.



Key Responsibilities:


Load/unload lorries with frozen goods in a food-safe, efficient manner Operate material handling equipment (MHE) safely within the -25C coldstore Accurately book pallets into stock using AX ERP system Complete paperwork: loading records, shift reports, temperature logs Manage stock integrity, rotation, and traceability Act on non-conformances: damages, temperature deviations, incorrect specs Support internal teams (QA, NPD) with product movement and sample retrieval Contribute to a clean, safe and compliant warehouse environment Participate in stock takes and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Need

Essential:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a warehouse or logistics role Reach and counterbalance truck licence (in-date) Familiarity with warehouse systems (AX ERP desirable) Able to work in coldstore conditions (-25C) Attention to detail and methodical approach Basic English and Maths - both spoken and written

Desirable:

Previous coldstore or temperature-controlled logistics experience Experience handling food products and working to GMP standards

What We're Looking For

Physically fit and hands-on Safety-conscious and quality-driven Excellent timekeeping and reliability Can-do attitude and adaptable mindset Enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment Self-motivated and able to work independently when required

Salary:

15.43 base per hour

Sounds interesting?

We will interview ongoing so please don't hesitate to send your application by submitting your CV no later than 10AM on Monday, 14 July 2025.



If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process, you are welcome to contact

Dominika Rys - Talent Coordinator.

All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.

About the company

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Lantmannen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmannen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmannen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmannen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.5 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? Visit us at www.lantmannen-unibake.com


It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmannen Unibake every day. We're used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We're ready for you.
Baking is a people business. Lantmannen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.
It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.
It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.
Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.