JOIN THE SWEETEST TEAM AT BRISTOW’S OF DEVON PART OF THE GREAT BRITISH CONFECTIONERY GROUP!

The Great British Confectionery Group brings together extraordinary chocolatiers, Montezuma’s, and the traditional confectioners, Bristows of Devon. We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and expansion, and need extraordinary people like you to help us make our extraordinary sweets!

A BIT ABOUT US:

Bristow’s of Devon has a long history of making confectionery in the town of Crediton with its origins extending as far back as 1870’s. We make cut and wrapped toffee and fudge as well as bonbons and boiled sweets. We are the only company in the world that produces a dual coloured bonbon and the only UK supplier of toffee centred bonbons! Our delicious sweets are sold across wholesale and independent trade markets as well as being made for own label customers.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Generous employee discount on all our sweet treats and those within the wider group!
• Training on the job and the opportunity to develop further if you want to.
• Casual dress code – stay comfortable while you work.
• Free refreshments.
• Company pension scheme.
• Typically, Monday – Friday working hours.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full PPE.
  If you want to work in a fun, friendly, fast paced environment, we want to hear from you!. Apply now with your CV and tell us about yourself, including your skills and experience!
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
  Pay: £12.21 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crediton EX17 6FJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please state if you are looking for full time or part time work along with your preferred working hours and days.

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We have some exciting opportunities for Manufacturing / Factory Operators to join our dedicated team at our Crediton site as we increase the volumes we produce.
As part of our small Factory team (there’s about 25 people on site at Crediton), you will play a crucial role in making, producing and packing our products.
It’s a busy role and one where you’ll be involved in all aspects of the manufacturing process, ensuring that every sweet meets our rigorous quality standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Measuring and weighing ingredients
• Operating equipment/machinery
• Issuing and storing goods and materials
• Ensure machinery is cleaned to a high standard
• Perform routine quality checks to maintain our high standards, including taste panels and customer feedback
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain a clean, organised workspace
• Support our Multi-Skilled Operators with line setup
• Adhere to strict Health and Safety guidelines at all times
• Contribute to achieving team KPIs by working efficiently and collaboratively