Faqs

The selection process is a process where the hiring manager and their team can assess a group of candidates at the same time using a range of selection exercises. For weekly paid operative jobs, this will include a factory tour, an interview and a practical group exercise.

Apply for Job! Once we’ve received your application we’ll review your CV and if you have the skills required we’ll be in touch for a telephone interview. After that, your CV is sent to the hiring manager and he/she will decide if they would like to meet with you (don’t worry, if you are not selected for an interview will we give you feedback as to why that is). You would then be invited to attend either an interview or assessment dependant on the required selection process for the role. After any selection process you’ll be informed of our decision with full feedback.

All our vacancies are available at https://www.bakkavor.com/careers/job-search. If you do not see the shift pattern you are looking for then we will not be recruiting for it just yet, but may be soon so please feel free to give our recruitment team a call on 0345 266 1843 to see if the site you are interested in offers the shifts you require.

It depends on which area of the business you work in - most food manufacturing companies including Bakkavor will have chilled and/or a frozen area which will make it cold however if you were to work in one of our bakeries, for example, this will be warm due to the ovens. Whichever area of the factory you work in, we provide you with the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as fleeces, footwear and ear protectors.

You can take your CV to the factory however it would be much quicker and easier to apply online. You can search and apply for our live jobs here visit https://www.bakkavor.com/careers/job-search.

Yes, absolutely! When you are searching for a job, read through the advert carefully as some skilled roles will require certain qualifications, but we always have a number of entry-level roles available.

Unfortunately, we would need to see proof of your eligibility to work in the UK before entering your application to the recruitment process.

Yes! Anyone applying for a role with us will need to go through the full recruitment process, although if you have been referred by a friend be sure to add their name in the “where did you hear about us” part of your application, they can then be rewarded through our Recommend a Friend scheme.

After 3 months working for the agency, talk to your line manager about your aspirations for working at Bakkavor directly, you can then apply for the role online.

We always suggest dressing as smart as possible for an interview, unless told otherwise by our recruitment team.

On average we feedback within 48 hours, however in certain circumstances, this can be longer due to unforeseen events, you will always be kept informed of any timescales throughout the process.

Amazing! But we’re bound to say that we love manufacturing! The feedback we have received from listening groups is that it's “fast-paced” and “rewarding”.

If you would like more information about a factory that have applied to work at please call the recruitment team on 0345 266 1843 and they will be happy to give you all the information you require.

Research is key. Take a look at our business pages on the website and also research our values. Hiring managers and interviewers love to ask the question “what do you know about us?”.

You would apply online, search for the role you want to apply for here https://www.bakkavor.com/careers/job-search then click on apply and follow the instructions.

The role could have been filled already however if you are unsure feel free to call our recruitment team on 0345 266 1843. You can also send your CV to our Recruitment team at: SP.SalariedRecruitmentTeam@Bakkavor.com.