Job Description

About us:


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 Warehouse Operative to join our team.



Location: Hendon (London)


Working Hours: 5:00am - 5:00pm


Shift pattern: 4 days on/4 days off on a rota basis, Mon-Sun, any 4 days out of 7.

Counterbalance and Flexi Forklift Driving Licence and Full UK Driving Licence required.

Key Responsibilities:

Complying with the Company's Health and Safety regulations. Complying with the Company's personal Hygiene regulations. Receiving goods into the warehouse, tracing them and allocating them to the different departments on a FEFO basis Ensure bakers have raw materials available at all times Stock control Inform Warehouse Manager of any potential drawbacks

Main Duties:

Daily/Weekly/Monthly stock control Warehouse FEFO rotation, regular cleaning and tidying according to Company regulations Gail's packaging, stock and orders management Stock rotation Traceability on all products that enter the Warehouse Accurate daily transfers to each Production department Temperature checking for the fridge every 3 hours

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Monitor Ingredients shortages complaints from Production Feedback from Technical Department and Day Operations Manager Accuracy on stock control/ordering

Person Specification

Good knowledge of written and spoken English Punctuality and good attention to details Management skills Knowledge of MS Office Hold C/B & Flexi truck licence Knowledge of Epicor Tropos WMS. Check accuracy of delivery - "Transfer Orders and PO lines". Carry out daily forklift inspections.

What's in it for you?

Hourly rate of 14.70 per hour (bi-weekly pay) And enjoy eating our products in your break and take a loaf with you home every day 40% - 50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL's Bakery 24-hour GP service

Our Values

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. Whilst 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.