Hovis Ltd

Joining the bakery manufacturing site as a Graduate Technical Assistant, this position focuses on conducting factory hygiene inspections, supporting food safety compliance audits, and analyzing production data to maintain strict regulatory quality standards.Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.  We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people;  they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.Are you a recent Food Science, Food Technology or Nutrition graduate looking to build a career in one of the UK's largest food manufacturers? We're looking for a Graduate Technical Assistant to join our bakery team, working at the heart of a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across quality, food safety, compliance and production, giving you exposure to how a major food manufacturing site operates. This role would suit a graduate looking for their first step into Technical, Quality or Food Safety within a manufacturing environment. You'll spend time both in the office and on the bakery floor, working closely with Production, Engineering and Technical teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and food safety. What You'll Be DoingSupporting quality and food safety activities across the siteCarrying out factory and hygiene inspectionsWorking with production teams to maintain high standardsAssisting with audits, compliance checks and investigationsReviewing production data and identifying trendsSupporting continuous improvement projectsHelping ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements Who We're Looking ForDegree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related subjectIndustrial placement, internship or work experience within FMCG manufacturing desirableStrong attention to detailConfident communicating with people at all levelsComfortable working both in an office and on the production floorCurious, proactive and keen to learn Why Join Us?Genuine hands-on experience within a major food manufacturing siteExposure to Technical, Quality, Production and Engineering teamsDevelopment opportunities within Technical and Food Safety careersSupportive team environment with structured trainingOpportunity to build a long-term career within FMCG manufacturing Benefits Baked InAll colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits in addition to salaries, based on their individual needs.Three levels of pension scheme to choose from - employer contribution of up to 7.5%Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes: 'at home' Annual Health Check, Digital GP consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinions and much moreEnhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)Access to funded physiotherapy sessionsWellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeingOpt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and moreA benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spendingEyecare vouchersCycle to work scheme

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