Day Shift Yard Team Member

Job Title: Yard Team Member

Reporting To: UK Environmental Manager

Shift: Day Shift from Sunday to Wednesday

Location: Lantmännen Unibake, Wallis Way, Eastcotts, Bedford, MK42 0PE

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Yard Team Member to join our team at Lantmännen Unibake. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of yard operations while maintaining high standards in waste management and site cleanliness.

Skills & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

As a Yard Team Member, you will be responsible for:

• Emptying product waste bins into compactors and ensuring they are cleaned before returning to the bakery.
• Managing clean packing waste by using the appropriate baler and storing baled waste on the trailer.
• Handling office waste, separating general and recyclable materials into the correct skips.
• Monitoring and reporting compactor levels, LPG, red diesel, and consumables daily.
• Maintaining site safety during adverse weather by clearing snow and salting paths, car parks, and yard areas.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a professional who:

• Is a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to assist colleagues.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a strong work ethic, with the ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Is motivated to contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Possesses an eye for detail and maintains high standards in their work.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in FLT driving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of continuous improvement processes and the seven types of waste.
• Ability to follow strict operational procedures and safety protocols.

Our Amazing Benefits – Designed with You in Mind

At Lantmännen Unibake, we believe in rewarding our team members with more than just competitive pay.

Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Bupa Health Cash Plan – Supporting your health and wellbeing.
• Flexible Contributory Pension Plan – Secure your future with a plan that works for you.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Access confidential support when you need it.
• IKEA & Currys Tech and Home Scheme – Get great deals on home essentials and gadgets.
• Discounted Cycle-to-Work Scheme – Stay active while saving on your commute.
• New Starter Bonus – Receive a £150 welcome bonus!
• Referral Bonus – Earn up to £1,000 for referring a friend to join our team.
• Reward Platform – Unlock exclusive discounts and deals through My Staff Shop.
• Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Shift Pattern

Set shift patten from Sunday to Wednesday 6:00am - 6:00pm

Pay Rates

• Day Shift: Starting from £13.25 per hour.
• Overtime: Earn an impressive £19.87 per hour.

Why Join Us?

At Lantmännen Unibake, we value hard work, dedication, and innovation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive team while developing your skills in an essential operational role.

We are reviewing applications on a regular basis. You will be notified of the outcome via email within two weeks of the application closing date.

About the company

Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.5 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? Visit us at www.lantmannen-unibake.com

It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.