Jacksons is proudly part of the William Jackson Food Group. From small beginnings with a grocery shop in Yorkshire in 1851, WJFG is now a sixth-generation family business, employing over 2000 people. Owning several fantastic businesses that source, make and deliver great food that meets and exceeds the needs and tastes of its customers.

We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We recently developed a second bakery, also at our site in Hull, which specialises in premium quality roll production. We specialise in the supply of bread and other carriers to the sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.

We recently opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire – one of the largest investments our Group has ever made – and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do. Make this year a toast to you and apply now!

Job Summary:

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Bakery Apprentices to join our team! This hands-on role is designed for someone eager to learn the craft of baking while gaining a full understanding of our bakery operations. As an apprentice, you will rotate through various departments, receiving mentorship and training in all aspects of our bakeries, from dough preparation to supply chain.

During this time, you will study towards a Level 2 Baker apprenticeship both on-site at our bakeries and at college, where you will be fully supported by a mentor and an apprenticeship coach.

If you have a passion for baking and want to start a fulfilling career in the bakery industry, we encourage you to apply!

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Baking & Production: Assist with the preparation, mixing, and baking of various products, including bread, sweet treats, and specialty items.
• Decoration & Presentation: Learn techniques to create visually appealing baked goods, ensuring they meet our quality standards.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Assist in managing inventory, organising ingredients, and tracking supplies for efficient daily production.
• Quality Control: Understand and apply food safety and quality standards to ensure consistent product quality.
• Stakeholder Communications: Engage with managers, colleagues, and senior leaders from across the business.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with operational colleagues, business stakeholders, and other team members to learn different roles and responsibilities within the bakeries.

You will:

• Have a passion for baking: Enthusiasm for learning about baking techniques, ingredients, and processes.
• Strong work ethic: Willingness to work across shifts, as well as standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail: Ability to follow instructions precisely and focus on quality in every step.
• Team player: Positive attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.
• Deliver against our cultural values: Expert, Care, Passion, Ambition & Grounded.
• Be a great team player, happy to ‘muck in’.
• Have strong communication and organisation skills.
• Be dynamic, pro-active, a self-starter.
• Live in line with Jacksons Values – Expert, Ambition, Passion, Care & Grounded.

What we offer:

• Hands-On Training: Comprehensive training across all bakery departments, guided by experienced bakers.
• Mentorship: Supportive mentorship to help you build a strong foundation in baking and bakery operations.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continued learning and development, with the potential for future roles within the bakery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Basic Maths and English.
• Computer literate.
• Experience of working in a food environment is desirable, but not essential.
• Full, clean driving license is desirable, but not essential.

Why Jacksons?

• Paid Lunar every every 4 weeks.
• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ continuous service.
• Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
• Free bread allowance.
• WJFG Wellbeing and Rewards Platform .
• Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Support grants available for colleagues’ children attending University.

About the role:

The role will be shift based on our 4- shift pattern, working 12-hour shifts, these will be a mix of Days 6am – 6pm / Nights 6pm – 6am.

The start date for the Apprenticeship is Monday 15th September.

You will also be required to attend The Sheffield college on a regular basis during the apprenticeship (all travel expenses will be reimbursed). You will spend 20% of your time over the course of your apprenticeship on "off-the-job" training at Sheffield College, therefore shift patterns may be impacted as a result of this. You are required to attend all training as set by Sheffield College. We will release you from your duties to attend such training as is reasonably required to complete your apprenticeship and attain the Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!