Hovis Careers

Class 2 Driver (Dagenham, GB)

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.

We are seeking a professional and safety-focused Radial Driver (LGV Class 2) to join our Distribution team at Dagenham. The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely, safe and compliant delivery of products to company sites and third-party customers, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service are maintained at all times.

This role requires a disciplined and reliable individual with experience in fast-moving distribution environments, particularly involving short shelf-life products.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver products safely and efficiently to company sites and third-party customers in line with operational requirements.
Comply fully with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, including:
- Tachograph regulations
- Working Time Directive
- Pre-use vehicle inspections and defect reporting
- Load security and licence compliance
Ensure all goods and vehicles are checked to required quality standards prior to dispatch and delivery.
Complete all delivery documentation accurately and ensure records are maintained appropriately.
Adhere strictly to Safe Systems of Work and Health & Safety procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct when representing the Company.
Work collaboratively within the distribution team to uphold company standards relating to Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement and operational excellence.
Undertake additional duties as required to support operational needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Valid LGV Category C (HGV Class 2) Licence
Experience within an FMCG or fast-moving goods distribution environment
Knowledge and experience of handling short shelf-life products and daily delivery schedules
Understanding of customer service standards and delivery requirements
Basic IT literacy
Strong communication skills
Experience working shift patterns

Why work for us and our benefits:

At Hovis, we understand the importance of looking after our colleagues, so we provide a variety of benefits in addition to their salaries. The benefits we provide at Hovis are as varied as the people who receive them but they are offered with the intention of creating value to them personally over and above their salaries

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions

Hovis values diversity and is committed to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace. Every job applicant, employee or worker will be treated fairly and equally with dignity and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, social class, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, union membership, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

Vehicle Services Technician (Dagenham, GB)

We are looking for a reliable and proactive Vehicle Services Technician to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same.

In this role, you will bring strong communication skills, the ability to build positive working relationships, and a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and trustworthiness. Working closely with the Vehicle Services Controller, you will help ensure our vehicle operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This is not a workshop-based position. Instead, you will be working primarily on-site in the yard , supporting the inspection, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of vehicles and trailers.

The Vehicle Services Technician plays an important role in ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards, while supporting the delivery of excellent service through high-quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles and trailers.
Diagnose faults using appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment and recommend suitable solutions.
Perform mechanical, electrical, and electronic system checks in line with manufacturer guidelines.
Replace or repair worn, faulty, or damaged components.
Conduct vehicle and trailer inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance.
Complete job cards, service reports, and defect reports, maintaining accurate records of all work carried out.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
Use diagnostic software and tools to identify and resolve technical issues.
Provide technical support and advice to colleagues when required.
Keep up to date with vehicle technologies, repair techniques, and training requirements.
Liaise with external contractors regarding repairs and maintenance.
Support the team by standing in for the Vehicle Maintenance Controller in their absence.
Assist with minor repairs and general yard maintenance tasks as required.

Skills & Qualifications

Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ, IMI, or equivalent qualification in LGV Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or relevant trade certification).
Proven experience working as an LGV Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, or similar role.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic vehicle systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
Full, valid driving licence.

Why work for us and our benefits:

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions

Technical Manager (Avonmouth, GB)

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Technical / Quality Manager to lead Quality and Food Safety at our Avonmouth site.

You’ll take full ownership of site standards, ensuring compliance with food safety, legal and customer requirements while driving improvements across the factory.

This is a key site leadership role, working closely with Operations and Engineering to improve performance, resolve issues and maintain high standards.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Leading Quality and Food Safety across the site
Ensuring compliance with BRC and company standards
Managing audits, customer requirements and site compliance
Leading and developing the Technical team
Driving improvements in quality performance and site standards
Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
Managing the Technical budget
Acting as the main contact for customers and central functions

What We’re Looking For

Experience in a senior technical or quality role within food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and audits (BRC)
Experience managing teams
Confident working with customers, auditors and site leadership
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

This Role Is

Site-based and hands-on
A key part of the leadership team
Focused on standards, compliance and improvement

Benefits Baked In

All 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 more
Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme

Warehouse Operative (Avonmouth, GB)

We are seeking a Warehouse Operative to support our Avonmouth operation. The role is responsible for ensuring all products for dispatch are assembled, quality checked, and loaded accurately to meet customer deadlines and standards.

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
Hours: 2pm - 1am | 11-hour shifts (may vary slightly)

Key Responsibilities

Carry out quality and date code checks on products.
Remove substandard stock from the assembly process and replace with approved product.
Decant product as required for operational needs.
Assemble goods-on-wheels for customer deliveries.
Ensure orders are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
Comply fully with Health & Safety regulations at all times.
Adhere to the company’s “Clean as you go” policy.
Handle company equipment responsibly and report any issues.
Support and train less experienced team members as required.
Undertake duties in other areas when requested, provided there is no Health & Safety risk.
Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Good understanding of customer service standards.
Experience working with short shelf-life products and daily delivery operations.
Willingness to work shifts and demonstrate flexibility.

This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced warehouse environment. The successful candidate will be reliable, detail-focused, and committed to maintaining operational and quality standards.

Why work for us and our benefits:

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions

Engineering Supervisor (Glasgow, GB)

Role: Engineering Supervisor (known internally as Front Line Manager)

Location: Glasgow

Shifts: Pitman Shift - 12 hour days and nights

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader with strong electrical and mechanical skills to lead a shift-based engineering team in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on engineering role. You will lead from the front, supporting complex fault finding, driving engineering standards on shift and acting as the link between engineering management and the shift team.

You will take ownership of electrical and mechanical maintenance working on the more complex problems whilst supporting the shift engineers and asset care technicians with the day to day maintenance and planned down time maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support a shift team of skilled multi discipline engineers

Take the technical lead on electrical, automation and control system faults

Support PLC, drives, HMI and instrumentation fault finding

Ensure safe and effective response to breakdowns

Drive engineering, safety and maintenance standards on shift

Reduce repeat faults through structured problem solving

Communicate clearly with engineering management and operations

What We’re Looking For

Strong Multi Skilled engineering experience – demonstrable examples of both mechanical and electrical understanding

Experience as a Senior Engineer (acting or permanent) with good leadership capabilities

NVQ Level 3 apprentice trained (or equivalent time served experience)

Strong fault-finding capability on PLC-controlled equipment

Experience with drives, motors, sensors and control panels

Background in FMCG, food or high-speed manufacturing

Confident, hands-on who sets standards and supports the team leading by example

Benefits Baked In

All 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 more

Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)

Access to funded physiotherapy sessions

Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing

Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more

A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Maintenance Engineer (Bradford, GB)

Location: Bradford

Shift: 4 on 4 off days and nights

We’re looking for a mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to keep our high-speed production lines running safely and efficiently.

You’ll spend the majority of your time on mechanical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance, with enough electrical knowledge to work safely, diagnose faults and support line recovery.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for an engineer who enjoys fixing problems properly and minimising downtime.

We are open to strong engineers who have just passed their NVQ level 3 EPA as well as experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical fault finding and repair on production and packaging equipment

Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.

Electrical fault diagnosis (sensors, motors, drives, panels). Safety focused, not design-led.

Rapid response to breakdowns to keep production running

Identify and implement reliability and improvement opportunities

Work safely, following site and legal engineering standards

What we're looking for

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
(Multi-skilled or Electrical qualification (if mechanically biased) an advantage)

Manufacturing or FMCG maintenance experience

Confident with mechanical systems: gearboxes, bearings, chains, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics

Electrical safety awareness and fault-finding capability

Practical, proactive engineer with a strong work ethic

Why work for us and our benefits

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions

Technical Assistant (Bradford, GB)

So what's it all about? 

As a Technical Assistant, your expertise lies in your ability to inspire and question, embodying a confident and supportive professional persona. With a proactive mindset and a can-do attitude, you are a valuable team player who thrives on engaging with others and upholding exceptional standards. Your passion for excellence drives you to bring about positive transformations. 

Accountability is key in this role, as you will be responsible for upholding compliance and ensuring customer satisfaction to safeguard the reputation of our brand. The essence of this position is to drive ongoing enhancements and cultivate strong, trustworthy relationships. It is imperative to uphold stringent food safety standards and champion GMP principles. 

You are not one to be confined to an office all day, working in isolation or turning a blind eye to subpar practices. This role is far from the typical 9-5 desk job filled with paperwork. 

In this position, you will spearhead positive changes and enforce adherence to policies and procedures. Your responsibilities will include conducting audits in the bakery, managing raw material / process non-conformances ensuring timely close out by all departments, and overseeing end-of-life and shelf-life testing.

To excel in this role, you must possess the ability to inspire and question, maintain a can-do attitude, and collaborate effectively within a team. As our Technical Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in promoting and upholding high food safety standards and ensuring compliance to enhance customer satisfaction. 

Adherence to quality will be at the core of your work, ensuring excellence in all aspects of operation. 

The Key Requirements ...

Previous experience working in food manufacturing in a quality/ technical role.

Knowledge of food legislation and food safety principles

Food qualification

Experience with retailers and 3rd party audits/BRC standards

Internal audit experience

We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.

Benefits baked in  

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer: 

Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.

Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.

Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.

At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you. 

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk 

Controls Engineer (Glasgow, GB)

Job Title Controls Engineer | Location Glasgow

So what's it all about?

As our next Controls Engineer, you'll need to be assertive and tenacious. Working with a team of skilled professionals, you'll be required to prioritise the training and development of the shift engineer’s ability within automation, in line with company standards, whilst supporting them with more challenging tasks.

You will be comfortable adapting to different situations that arise in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be comfortable dealing with and resolving issues while working on a range of automated equipment.

You'll be instrumental in growing the knowledge and ability of all things automation on site.

The Key Requirements...

To have a thorough understanding of automation within a factory environment
To be able to program PLCs systems (Rockwell)
Previous experience as a Controls Engineer

Benefits baked in

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:

Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
Free on-site parking.

Why Hovis?

From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our products are consistently ranked number one or two in bread loaves categories across the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2).

As we continue to innovate, we seek talented, dedicated people to join us. For over 133 years, our 2,800-strong team has delivered top-quality Hovis bakery goods, and we look forward to strengthening our brand further.

Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come.

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels.

Class 2 Driver (Glasgow, GB)

As our next Class 2 Driver, you’ll be delivering our award winning bakery products to multiple customers each day. You will be instrumental in ensuring customers' orders are delivered on time with good customer service.

With variable start time between 00.30 and 03.30, this role will suit you if you like early starts with a "job and finish" approach. Your average working week will be 48 hours, which will include weekends, however your shift pattern is fixed so you will always know what days you are working in advance.

You will be a brand ambassador and be able to deal with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner.

The Key Requirements for this role...

Full Driving License with Class C entitlement - with a maximum of 6 points
Newly qualified drivers considered
Digital Tachograph
Full CPC
Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of drivers working hours
Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of the highway code

At Hovis, we believe in offering the opportunity to have a career for life even, we will develop and give you the skills needed to be successful in your future, including progression to Class 1 and ongoing professional development which includes ongoing funded CPC training.

Joining Hovis, you'll be part of a business helping us to support over 850 charities up and down the country, including FareShare. We have donated hundreds of thousands of loaves of bread to support and feed thousands of people in food banks across the country.

Benefits baked in

All 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 more

Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)

Access to funded physiotherapy sessions

Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing.

Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more

Learning and Development opportunities to expand your skill set.

A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Relief Driver (Belfast, GB)

Benefits baked in

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:

Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.

Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.

Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.

Free on-site parking.

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk.

Why work for us and our benefits:

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions

Class 2 Driver (Nottingham, GB)

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Class 2 Driver – Multidrop to join our award-winning Logistics team in Watnall.

As one of our Drivers, you’ll play a vital role in delivering our iconic Hovis products safely and on time, ensuring they are ready to hit supermarket shelves each day.

This is an early start role, ideal for someone who prefers being on the road at dawn rather than working a traditional 9–5. You’ll complete approximately 20–25 deliveries per shift, providing first-class service while representing the Hovis brand with professionalism and pride.

Your day will begin by loading your vehicle before heading out on your route. Using the latest logistics technology and working with a safety-first mindset, you’ll build strong relationships with customers while ensuring deliveries are completed on time and in full.

What We’re Looking For

Full UK Driving Licence with Class C (Category C) entitlement (maximum 6 penalty points)
Valid Digital Tachograph Card
Full Driver CPC (DCPC) qualification
Good knowledge of the Highway Code
Strong understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Tachograph legislation
Experience completing pre-use vehicle checks
Friendly, dependable and professional approach to customer service

Why work for us and our benefits:

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions

Maintenance Engineer (Nottingham, GB)

Location: Nottingham

Shift: Panama shift pattern - days and nights

We’re looking for a mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to keep our high-speed production lines running safely and efficiently.

You’ll spend the majority of your time on mechanical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance, with enough electrical knowledge to work safely, diagnose faults and support line recovery.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for an engineer who enjoys fixing problems properly and minimising downtime.

We are open to strong engineers who have just passed their NVQ level 3 EPA as well as experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities;

Mechanical fault finding and repair on production and packaging equipment
Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
Electrical fault diagnosis (sensors, motors, drives, panels). Safety focused, not design-led.
Rapid response to breakdowns to keep production running
Identify and implement reliability and improvement opportunities
Work safely, following site and legal engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

Mechanical bias essential
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
(Multi-skilled or Electrical qualification an advantage)
Manufacturing or FMCG maintenance experience
Confident with mechanical systems: gearboxes, bearings, chains, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics
Electrical safety awareness and fault-finding capability
Practical, proactive engineer with a strong work ethic

Benefits Baked In

All 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 more
Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme

Engineering Team Leader (Nottingham, GB)

Location: Nottingham

Shift: Panama (2s and 3s) - days and nights

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader with a electrical and mechanical bias to lead a shift-based engineering team in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support a shift team of skilled engineers

Take the technical lead on electrical, automation and control system faults

Support PLC, drives, HMI and instrumentation fault finding

Ensure safe and effective response to breakdowns

Drive engineering, safety and maintenance standards on shift

Reduce repeat faults through structured problem solving

Communicate clearly with engineering management and operations

What We’re Looking For

Strong Multi Skilled engineering experience – demonstrable examples of both mechanical and electrical understanding

Experience as a Senior Engineer (acting or permanent) with good leadership capabilities

NVQ Level 3 apprentice trained (or equivalent time served experience)

Strong fault-finding capability on PLC-controlled equipment

Experience with drives, motors, sensors and control panels

Background in FMCG, food or high-speed manufacturing

Confident, hands-on who sets standards and supports the team leading by example

Benefits Baked In

All 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 more

Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)

Access to funded physiotherapy sessions

Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing

Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more

A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Maintenance Engineer (Nights) (Nottingham, GB)

Location: Nottingham

Shift: 4 on 4 off, nights

We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to keep our high-speed production lines running safely and efficiently.

You’ll spend the majority of your time on mechanical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance, with enough electrical knowledge to work safely, diagnose faults and support line recovery.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for an engineer who enjoys fixing problems properly and minimising downtime.

Key Responsibilities;

Mechanical and Electrical fault finding and repair on production and packaging equipment

Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.

Electrical fault diagnosis (sensors, motors, drives, panels). Safety focused, not design-led.

Rapid response to breakdowns to keep production running

Identify and implement reliability and improvement opportunities

Work safely, following site and legal engineering standards

What We’re Looking For...

Multi Skilled experience essential

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a qualification/course completed in the other.

Manufacturing or FMCG maintenance experience

Confident with mechanical and electrical systems: gearboxes, bearings, chains, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics

Electrical safety awareness and fault-finding capability

Practical, proactive engineer with a strong work ethic

Benefits Baked In..

All 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 more

Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)

Access to funded physiotherapy sessions

Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing

Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more

A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Maintenance Manager (Nottingham, GB)

What's it all about?

As our next Maintenance Manager, you will lead the team of maintenance engineers. Your remit will be the link between the engineers and senior management team.

Working with a team of engineers, you will oversee maintenance operations, driving continuous improvement and ensuring production downtime and plant reliability are managed effectively.

In this role, you will make safe and informed decisions where you will be given the responsibility to deliver results within the maintenance strategy.

As a Maintenance Manager, you are confident and assertive, you will the decision maker in a large number of maintenance activities. Your remit would be the connection between the engineers, operations and senior management team.

The Key Requirements...

Qualified to at least level 3 within electrical or mechanical engineering
Experience managing multi disciplined engineering teams and performance KPIs
Experience working as a maintenance manager within an FMCG environment

At Hovis, we are proud of the quality of our culture. Here at Hovis, our mission is to put a smile on people's faces by expert baking and investing in our people. We make and deliver bakery products. Our goal is to continue to grow into different areas and create more opportunities.

Joining Hovis, you'll be part of a business giving back to the local communities and foodbanks. Within this role, there is an opportunity to progress further into senior management.

This is an opportunity where the sky is the limit here at Hovis. People stay with our business because of the quality of our culture.

Benefits baked in...

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:

Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
Free on-site parking.

Why Hovis?

Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come.

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels.

Lead Engineer (Nottingham, GB)

We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer with multi skilled experience to lead a shift-based engineering team in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support a shift team of skilled engineers

Take the technical lead on electrical, automation and control system faults

Support PLC, drives, HMI and instrumentation fault finding

Ensure safe and effective response to breakdowns

Drive engineering, safety and maintenance standards on shift

Reduce repeat faults through structured problem solving

Communicate clearly with engineering management and operations

What We’re Looking For

Strong Multi Skilled engineering experience – demonstrable examples of both mechanical and electrical understanding

Experience as a Senior Engineer (acting or permanent) with good leadership capabilities

NVQ Level 3 apprentice trained (or equivalent time served experience)

Strong fault-finding capability on PLC-controlled equipment

Experience with drives, motors, sensors and control panels

Background in FMCG, food or high-speed manufacturing

Confident, hands-on who sets standards and supports the team leading by example

Benefits Baked In

All 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 more

Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)

Access to funded physiotherapy sessions

Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing

Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more

A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Class 2 Driver (Avonmouth, GB)

Class 2 (Cat C) Multi-Drop Driver – Hovis Avonmouth (BS11)

Shift: Rotating shift pattern – Start times range from 11:30pm to 03:30am

Hours: Average 12 hours per shift

The Role

We’re recruiting Class 2 (Cat C) drivers to carry out multi-drop deliveries from our Avonmouth depot.

You’ll be delivering bakery products to supermarkets and retail sites, completing 20–25 drops per shift. This is a hands-on driving role involving loading and unloading, using tail lifts and cages.

What You’ll Be Doing

Driving a Class 2 vehicle on planned routes
Making multi-drop deliveries to stores
Loading and unloading using cages / tail lift
Completing vehicle checks and paperwork
Working safely and following drivers’ hours and tachograph rules

What You Need

Full UK Class C (Cat C) licence
Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card
No more than 6 points (no DD/DR)
Previous Class 2 or multi-drop experience preferred

What’s On Offer

Stable, full-time work
Regular shifts and hours
Pension scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Free on-site parking
Ongoing CPC training and progression to Class 1 available (when roles are available)

Benefits Baked In (additional benefits)

All 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 more
Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme

Compliance Engineer (Forest Gate, GB)

Compliance Engineer

Shift: Monday – Friday Days

We’re looking for a Compliance Engineer to join our team at Hovis Forest Gate. The role of the compliance engineer is to be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing process equipment and systems meet regulatory, safety, quality and optimum maintenance standards. This role plays a key part in the engineering fucntion, as well as across the site. So having the ability to build strong relationships across engineering, manufacturing and health & safety is key. There will also be the requirement to oversee external contractors and be the lead in terms of insurance audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance
Documentation & Reporting
Conduct & support
Process Improvement
Risk Management

Training and Awareness

What We’re Looking For

Proven Multi-skilled engineering experience on manufacturing plants
ONC/NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivelant) in Engineering maintenance
Strong Knowledge of compliance documentation and maintenance
Understanding of GMP practises
Able to self-manage and prioritise own workload to satisfy commitments and meet agreed deadlines.

Benefits Baked In

All 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 more
• Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
• Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
• Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
• Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
• A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:
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£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme

Shift Engineer (Avonmouth, GB)

Shift Engineer - Avonmouth Bakery

Shift: 4 on 4 off days and nights

We’re looking for a Shift Maintenance Engineer to keep our high-speed production lines running safely and efficiently at our Avonmouth Bakery.

You’ll spend the majority of your time on mechanical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance, with enough electrical knowledge to work safely, diagnose faults and support line recovery.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for an engineer who enjoys fixing problems properly and minimising downtime.

We are open to strong engineers who have just passed their NVQ level 3 EPA as well as experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities;

Mechanical fault finding and repair on production and packaging equipment
Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
Electrical fault diagnosis (sensors, motors, drives, panels). Safety focused, not design-led.
Rapid response to breakdowns to keep production running
Identify and implement reliability and improvement opportunities
Work safely, following site and legal engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

Open to electrical or mechanical bias (altough mechanical preffered)
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
Manufacturing or FMCG maintenance experience
Confident with mechanical systems: gearboxes, bearings, chains, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics
Electrical safety awareness and fault-finding capability
Practical, proactive engineer with a strong work ethic

Benefits Baked In

All 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 more
Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme

Bakery Operative (Erith, GB)

Job Title: Bakery Operative | Location: Erith

Shift Pattern: Continental

Role Purpose:

Contribute to an efficient, customer-focused, manufacturing process through the effective operation of plant, equipment and systems.

Responsibilities include:

Operating the plant and process in a safe and compliant manner.
Completing documentation accurately and promptly.
Following instructions and procedures correctly.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in their immediate work area by adopting “Clean as You Go” philosophy.
Supporting the delivery of the site’s KPI’s for Safety, Quality, Service and Cost.
Being accountable for the production of high-quality products that are safe.
Initially, this role will consist of working in the packing end of the plant however alternative opportunities/duties may arise to work throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Positively contribute to the Short Interval Control and to the broader Project Gold Standard.
Proactively drive down waste by implementing our “see it, flag it, fix it ethos”.
Complete robust daily plant start-up integrity check.
Effectively communicating and liaising with all other departments within the site to achieve operational excellence.

Essential:

Basic numeracy and literacy skills, educated to at least 4 GCSE’s / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Basic verbal & written communication skills to describe problems, causes and solutions
Experience of working in a bakery
Experience of a process environment
Basic food hygiene qualification
Strong basic problem-solving skills working within defined parameters
Aptitude for basic mechanical & electrical tasks
Basic keyboard skills and IT aptitude to input and access data

Desirable:

Plant baking qualifications
Basic health & safety qualification

Why work for us and our benefits:

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions

Site Coordinator (Nottingham, GB)

The Role

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days – 7am until 4pm

We’re looking for a Site Coordinator to support the day-to-day running of our site.

You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, drivers and contractors, making sure everyone is signed in correctly and the site runs safely and smoothly. This is a varied role combining admin, coordination and site support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Signing in visitors, drivers and contractors
Checking paperwork and ensuring site rules are followed
Issuing ID passes and managing site access
Supporting contractors and making sure documents are in place
Completing general admin tasks (data entry, reports, orders)
Logging maintenance requests and supporting facilities
Keeping records up to date and audit-ready

What We’re Looking For

Previous admin, reception, warehouse office or similar experience
Good organisation and attention to detail
Confident dealing with people face-to-face and on the phone
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Basic IT skills (emails, systems, data entry)
Reliable and professional

The Role Involves

Working in a busy site office / gatehouse environment
Dealing with drivers, visitors and contractors daily
Managing paperwork and records
Following site safety and security procedures

Benefits Baked In

All 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 more
Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:

£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme

Despatch Operative (Nottingham, GB)

We are looking for a reliable and flexible Despatch Operative to join our team at our Nottingham site. You will play a key role in ensuring our products move safely and efficiently from the bakery to our customers, maintaining high standards of service, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Pick and organise products accurately to meet customer demand
Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including Forklift Truck
Use internal systems (Track & Trace, Put To Light) to manage shipments and stock
Load/unload vehicles and oversee bay and trailer checks
Maintain excellent hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards
Support audits, stock counts, and cross-department collaboration
Follow all Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements

What We’re Looking For:

Strong team player with attention to detail
Flexible and committed approach
Ability to work in hot and cold environments
Manual handling capability
Available for day and night shifts
MHE/Forklift experience (licence preferred)

Desirable:

Food Hygiene Certificate
Warehouse or despatch experience
Health & Safety knowledge (SHE Level 1)

If you’re motivated, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced bakery environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work for us and our benefits:

There is a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible in order to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions