Packer (FT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Job Role: Packer (Afternoon shift)
- Department: Packing
- Reports to: Operations Manager
- Hours: 5:30pm to finish. (Finish can be from Midnight - 1:30am depending on production volume)
- Hourly rate: £9.70 (+ up to 50% extra hourly rate for overtime)
Do you thrive in a friendly team environment?
Are you looking for a job with regular, predictable hours and the ability to earn a 150% overtime rate?
Then joining our Packing Team at Paul Rhodes Bakery may be for you! Paul Rhodes Bakery is one of the leading independent bakeries in London specialising in handcrafted breads & pastries, all made using the finest ingredients.
Winner of county and regional national bakery awards, we produce a wide range of traditional, mastercrafted and handcrafted classic loaves and we have done since 2003. If you are passionate about the breads you bake then we have a fantastic opportunity waiting for a Full-time Pastry Chef for our site based in Greenwich.
We class ourselves as the ‘art of baking’ and take pride in providing not only our traditional baking techniques but also the service we deliver to our customers. Our values is what makes us thrive at Paul Rhodes Bakery which strives us to get the job done, as a team, everyday.
The presentation of our products is as important as the quality of our ingredients, and you'll be responsible for the final touch before our breads, cakes and pastries arrive with our customers, including Dinner by Heston, Fortnum & Mason, Shangri-La Hotels, Google as well as many premium delis, bakeries and cafés across the London area.
What are we looking for in a successful candidate?
- Efficient packing of products and labelling boxes.
- Attention to detail, ensuring correct items are packed for customers.
- Physical fitness - as this job involves frequent bending, twisting and lifting.
- A positive attitude towards work.
- Punctual, hardworking, and a team player.
- Overtime
- Paid breaks
- Sick pay scheme
- Social events – summer and winter
- Shop discount
- Referral bonus
- Free and discounted bread, cakes and pastries
- Discretionary bonuses
Candidates with experience of: Bakery Assistant, Production Assistant, Machine operators/Loaders, Food Production, Kitchen Assistant, Bakery Operative, Baker, Bakery Support, Food Production Assistant, Food Packer, Patisserie Assistant, Pastry Operative will also be considered
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Packer (FT) roles across Paul Rhodes Bakery Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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