About us

Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)! FBC UK bake the UK’s most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton’s Biscuits and Fox’s Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

The role

This role encompasses the manufacture of biscuits and includes mixing of raw materials, baking and 2nd process operations including chocolate enrobing

Key accountabilities

• Check programme/oven profile and relevant recipe sheets
• Ensure relevant programme is entered into the computerised bulk feed system
• To refill hoppers as required and prepare and add pre-mix batches
• Before downloading recipe, check all guards are fitted correctly and ingredient hoppers are assembled and ready for use
• Check webs and tracking, rectifying and reporting any faults
• Check all guards are fitted correctly
• Set up, operate and control the rotary moulder and baking oven, make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults
• Set up, operate and control the cream mixing equipment and creaming machine, including all associated handling and use of ingredients and make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults
• Set up, operate and control the chocolate enrober and chocolate cooler, make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults
• Set up and maintain chocolate supply to meet demand within the factory
• Regularly monitor product for any sign of deviation from standards/specification
• To ensure colour standards and control sheets are checked/recorded and are correct
• To keep working area clean and tidy at all times and keep plant equipment clean

Skills & experience

• Applicants must be on or over the age of 18
• Ability to evidence full right to work within the UK(student applicants must, be able to demonstrate this, as paid induction requires full 40 hours induction training)
• Numerate, literate(written and oral communication) and the ability to work in a fast-paced people focused, team and or individual environments.
• Understand and be comfortable working within a food manufacturing environment where hygiene principles are exceptionally important. (Training provided)