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Over operator (m/f/x)

Join our team as an Oven Operator and be at the heart of our production process.

In our factory in Merthyr Tydfil, we produce and pack up to 50 tons of wafer, marshmallow bars, toffees and eclairs per day on a large variety of production and packaging lines and machines. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who values quality, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll operate and maintain oven systems, ensure products meet high standards, and gain valuable cross-departmental experience with full training and support. If you take pride in craftsmanship and doing things right, we’d love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities as an Oven Operator

  • Operate and maintain all ovens within the department, ensuring full training and competency.
  • Perform pre-production checks including Health & Safety and guard inspections before starting ovens.
  • Set up ovens according to the production plan, adjusting temperature, speed, and batter specifications.
  • Ensure batter quality and consistency using internal specifications and communicate with relevant departments (Cream Floor, Pasting Belt Operator, Key Operator) regarding changes or issues.
  • Complete all required documentation and report any out-of-specification results.
  • Diagnose and resolve operational issues, including flushing wash water, adjusting pipework, and managing batter tanks and sprays.
  • Conduct batter changeovers, clean and reassemble equipment, and ensure correct operation of cyclone systems.
  • Perform quality checks on wafers and pack finished products.
  • Use tools such as robot coupe and Datatec moisture analyser to monitor and adjust product quality.
  • Maintain cleanliness through ‘clean-as-you-go’ practices and complete cleaning tasks as directed.
  • Train and support new staff, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Uphold company values: entrepreneurial spirit, no-nonsense attitude, reliability, enthusiasm, and craftsmanship.

What you bring with you as an Oven Operator:

  • Strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach.
  • Experience in hygiene roles and food manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, quality-driven setting.

What we offer you:

  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Canteen
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bereavement policy

 

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About Baronie

Baronie is an European confectionery & food company with locations and production facilities in in Belgium, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Switzerland and The Netherlands. Our international group employs approximately 4.700 people, working every day to produce the most qualitative private label confectionery and ice cream products for a multitude of national and international retailers. Besides the production of private label products, we also produce our own nationally known brands. In addition, we co-manufacture for globally well-known brands and are also specialized in B2B chocolate production and supply.


Baronie does not accept unsolicited help from intermediaries or other third parties regarding this vacancy. A submitted resume - in any way or form - through third parties without the consent of our HR Manager is considered public information and will not be eligible for compensation in the event that the candidate is hired.

Interested?
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Send us your CV and covering letter, specifying your earliest possible potential start date, by clicking on the button below.

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About Baronie

Baronie (consisting of Baronie Belgium NV, Baronie - De Heer BV, Baronie UK Ltd, Baronie Switzerland SA, Stollwerck GmbH and Chocolat Alprose SA) is an European confectionery & food company with locations and production facilities in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland and The Netherlands. The international group employs approximately 1.900 people, working every day to produce the most qualitative confectionery products. Besides the production of its own brands, it also creates and produces a large variety of private label products for a multitude of national and international retailers and co-manufactures as well for well-known brands.


Baronie does not accept unsolicited help from intermediaries or other third parties regarding this vacancy. A submitted resume - in any way or form - through third parties without the consent of our HR Manager is considered public information and will not be eligible for compensation in the event that the candidate is hired.