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Careers in the UK flour milling industry

There are many different careers within the UK flour milling industry and many benefits of working in it. In one way or another nearly everyone in the UK purchases flour[i]; and it is a significant source of a range of vitamins and minerals[ii]. That’s quite some super-hero status – to both feed and nourish the nation.


Flour milling businesses subscribe to an ethos of innovation and continual development and the sector has a long history of investment in both monitoring and research projects, some going back over a century. This helps future proof the industry and provides a cutting edge workplace.


Careers in the industry are not limited to flour miller; also vital to the smooth running of mills are engineers, food scientists, nutritionists, lab workers, marketeers, accountants and hauliers – among others. A potential big draw to new recruits is that salaries within the flour milling industry are above the average norm for food manufacturing and on a par with advanced engineering sectors such as aerospace.


Other evidence of the industry’s commitment in investing in people is the comprehensive training packages offered – with over 95% of employees having studied on the bespoke flour milling distance learning programme.

[i] 99.8% of UK households purchase bread (Kantar worldpanel); 30% grocery products in big four supermarkets contains flour, (Data by Ascential)
[ii] National Diet and Nutrition Survey

General Enquiries

Jobs within the milling industry are few and far between, so we don’t always have jobs available to advertise. If you think working in the milling industry would suit you please complete our “expression of interest” form and someone will get back to you, hopefully within 10-working days.

We can only accept forms from people who have the right to live and work in the UK.

Current vacancies - Milling

Baker - Matthews Cotswold Flour

Trading grain and milling flour in the heart of the Cotswolds since the 1800s, they’re proud to offer premium quality organic and stoneground wholegrain flour, using grain from local farmers and traditional milling techniques.

Matthews Cotswold Flour has a reputation for working with some of the best bakers in the business. If you have the passion and drive to join this list, find out more and apply now.

This position is offered part- or full-time at 5 days per week + overtime (for full-time). There is a potential salary range of £24k-£28K (pro rata for part-time).

 

Go to their website (https://cotswoldflour.com/pages/join-our-team) to learn more and apply.

Packing Operative - Matthews Cotswold Flour

Trading grain and milling flour in the heart of the Cotswolds since the 1800s, they’re proud to offer premium quality organic and stoneground wholegrain flour, using grain from local farmers and traditional milling techniques.

Their premium flour is milled, stored, and packed on-site before being sent to bakers and businesses across the country and beyond.

Full- and part-time roles are available with a schedule of AM/PM/weekends (for part-time) or 5 days per week + overtime (for full-time). There is a potential salary of £13.50 per hour (for part-time) or £26k-£28k (for full-time).

 

Go to their website (https://cotswoldflour.com/pages/join-our-team) to learn more and apply.

Trainee Miller - Matthews Cotswold Flour

Trading grain and milling flour in the heart of the Cotswolds since the 1800s, they’re proud to offer premium quality organic and stoneground wholegrain flour, using grain from local farmers and traditional milling techniques.

You'll learn and gain expertise in all things grain and flour related, developing skills for success as you unlock the secrets of Matthews speciality milling.

A full-time role is available at 5 days per week + overtime and a potential salary of £26k-£28k.

 

Go to their website (https://cotswoldflour.com/pages/join-our-team) to learn more and apply.

Engineering/Milling Apprenticeship - Matthews Cotswold Flour

Trading grain and milling flour in the heart of the Cotswolds since the 1800s, they’re proud to offer premium quality organic and stoneground wholegrain flour, using grain from local farmers and traditional milling techniques.

Apprentice at the side of some of the country's best milling engineers to learn a craft that's always on the cutting edge.

This position is available as part- or full-time at 5 days per week + overtime (for full-time). The potential salary range is £22k-£25k (pro rata for part-time).

 

Go to their website (https://cotswoldflour.com/pages/join-our-team) to learn more and apply.

Warehouse Operative - Matthews Cotswold Flour

Trading grain and milling flour in the heart of the Cotswolds since the 1800s, they’re proud to offer premium quality organic and stoneground wholegrain flour, using grain from local farmers and traditional milling techniques.

Their premium flour is milled, stored, and packed on-site before being sent to bakers and businesses across the country and beyond.

Part- and full-time positions are available, with 5 days per week + overtime for full-time and a potential salary range of £23k-£25k (pro rata for part-time).

 

Go to their website (https://cotswoldflour.com/pages/join-our-team) to learn more and apply.

Shift Maintenance Operative - Ripon Select Foods Limited

Ripon Select Foods Ltd is an established, successful, family-owned business manufacturing dry food ingredients used in many leading branded products. They aim to offer job satisfaction and security. They are looking for a highly motivated and skilled shift maintenance operative to join their dedicated maintenance team.

  • Working 40 hours per week on a 3-shift rota, the work involves planned and unplanned maintenance, plant lubrication, plus other routine tasks and ad hoc duties as they arise.

  • The successful applicant will be positive, reliable, and responsible, with transferable engineering skills including knowledge of industrial plant and plant maintenance.

  • Part of a dedicated engineering team, your role will be to support the production process.

Benefits include competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, workwear, and generous holiday allowance.

 

To apply, application packs are available by:

Fabricator/Maintenance Engineer - Ripon Select Foods Limited

Ripon Select Foods Ltd is an established, successful, family-owned business manufacturing dry food ingredients used in many leading branded products. They aim to offer job satisfaction and security. They are looking for a highly motivated and skilled maintenance engineer to join their dedicated maintenance team.

  • The full-time role is 40 hours/week, working days Monday to Friday. It includes being part of a call-out rota to support the shift engineers. Some overtime may be required.

  • The ideal applicant must be positive, reliable, and responsible, with transferable engineering skills including knowledge of industrial plant and plant maintenance and fabrication/welding skills; some knowledge of PLC controls and electrical work would be an advantage.

  • Key responsibilities include supporting the production process, carrying out preventative maintenance as well as working on breakdowns, fabrications and repairs.

 

Benefits include a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, workwear, generous holiday allowance, free on-site parking, and training.

 

To apply, application packs are available by:

Maintenance Technician – W & H Marriage & Sons

W & H Marriage & Sons has a newly created vacancy for a maintenance technician. Marriage’s is owned and run by the fifth and sixth generation of the Marriage family. Their automated flour mill is a unique mix of high-tech milling machinery and traditional elements, such as the historic mill stones used to produce stoneground flour, and consistently producing quality, award-winning flour.

Reporting to the maintenance manager, this role as part of the maintenance team ensures preventative and reactive maintenance on all mechanical aspects of the mill plants, in a safe and efficient manner, to reduce operational downtime and to maximise efficiency.

 

You will work Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, between the hours of 0700 and 1700 hours. Participation in the paid on-call rota, covering 7 days, 24 hours a day is also required.

 

The role will include:

  • Working as part of the team to deliver the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule effectively, on time and within budget

  • Responsible for pumps, gearboxes, and pneumatics

  • Fabrication – guarding and material ducting (spouting)

  • Installing new machines; fault finding on machinery

  • Routine machine maintenance – inspections, greasing, checking belts, and oil changes

  • Rapid response for breakdowns to ensure downtime on production and packaging lines is reduced

  • Welding – repairs, making brackets, pipe work

  • General maintenance around site – production, warehouse, and office areas

  • On-call cover for the plant, responding to emergency breakdowns

  • Maintaining accurate records on production maintenance software, to ensure compliance and ensure safe working environment

  • Complying with all company Health and Safety and hygiene rules

  • Adhering to all company Health & Safety and hygiene rules

Other information:

  • Due to this role requiring the post holder to attend site, as part of a call-out rota, across 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, it is preferable but not essential to live within a 30-minute travel distance of Chelmsford

  • There is a requirement to work on all levels of the Mill, with access via stairs. Manual handling duties

  • Requirement to operate a Forklift Truck

 

Applications:

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please go to Recruitment - Marriage's (flour.co.uk).

General Manager - Carr's, Maldon

Carr’s manufacture a wide range of flours in some of the most technically advanced mills in the world which ensures the highest level of food safety and brand protection for our customers. We have built our reputation as a world-class miller and market leader by establishing close working relationships with our customers. We hold ourselves to uncompromised ethical and legal standards and are proud that our customers and suppliers endorse our reputation for innovation, consistency and partnership.

 

We have an opportunity for an experienced General Manager to lead and manage all operational activities at our Maldon site. You will ensure that all manufacturing is undertaken safely and effectively with Company and legal standards. You will lead your team in delivering exceptional customer service and business returns. The role is full-time, salary up to £65000 per annum, working Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00. Flexibility may be required in order to meet business needs.

 

The main duties of the role include:

  • Day to day management of the team, ensuring the site delivers on Company targets

  • Manage all site operational costs, budgets and forecasting

  • Ensure that site works to the highest levels of health and safety

  • Assist in supporting our commercial teams in hosting customers/suppliers, demonstrating site capabilities

  • Work collaboratively across all functions and the wider Group with a focus on continuous improvement

  • Develop and implement Carr’s operational strategy

  • Implement and review relevant key performance metrics and ensure that standardised business processes are being followed across all areas within your responsibility

  • Ensure all operational and business updates are communicated effectively and actioned by the site

More details can be found here

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV and cover letter to HR@carrsflour.co.uk

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