Greggs induction help ?

I just got back from mine today

You can wear anything you want really (leggings, jeans or trousers were all fine) . The only thing they specified was flat shoes/trainers because you will be practicing how to lift boxes safely. Everyone was really casual.


You need to bring a bank statement as they will require you to fill out a form which asks for your short code and account number. Also your national insurance number, next of kin detail, doctors number and address (i forgot to bring all these but the lady at the day said it was fine because all they really need is your bank details so that they can pay you) would be handy. Yes you do get paid plus they served us lunch which was unexpected (and great).

The day is pretty boring, half the time you watch dvds and the other half you do group discussions and little activities such as answering questions about when greggs was first open, how many sausage rolls they sell etc (all info in the dvd btw do don't freak out). Your also handed a pack containing info about greggs to take home. The day is VERY laid back and you meet other people who are starting off at Gregg too. There is absolutely no reason you should panic or feel worried, everyone was extremely welcoming.

Hi this sounds quite different to my first one three years ago as i was the only one there. Im just curious which region you are in and is it a big shop with lots of new people? Did you have the induction at the shop where you are working?

I'm in the London region and there were around 12 people today all working in different stores across London so i won't be seeing most of them again. The induction took place in a shop that i'm not working at and also we didn't receive our uniforms but we did receive our handbook.

Ah right that would be why, im in cumbria and all the shops are miles apart so i cant imagine that people would be having inductions in different places here

EDIT: I meant to ask before but how long between having the interview and hearing you had got the job and starting work?

How long did the actual induction take then? My letter said about 6 hours...

@ goldenGAZE

Do you like working at Greggs? Im asking because I have an interview at Greggs at the weekend.

Chris_d - when i worked there 3 years ago you got paid weekly the week after you have worked. So if you induction is this monday you will get paid a week on friday and yeah it just comes in with your wages.

Ah thanks

I've got my induction tomorrow, but how long was it before anyone got their first shifts?

I have been asked to come to a greggs interview in their bakery next saturday as i was successful in getting the job. I don't have a clue what to expect. what to wear or even what to take ! Need some help

1. What should i wear ? leggings and a top ok ?

2.What should i take ?

3.What happens at the induction ?

4.Do i get paid for the induction ?

5.How long til you start work after the induction ?

Any help will be GREAT !!

Hey how long to greggs get back to you? and also does everyone have an interview and assessment or just one of them? .. when do they invite you for an interview and when do they tell you you've got the job..?

hello, me again from the next thread, lol. I applied at 7pm on monday night and heard i had an interview on friday at 9.30am on tuesday morning. I just had a 20 minute interview, i think it depends on whether the job is temporary or permanent and which region you are in. Last time i applied in 2008 i heard 2 weeks after the interview but i think its usually less, it was summer so i think some people were on holiday and it took longer than usual.

for me 3 years ago, i had my induction on the monday(it was just me in the induction as i was theonly new person at my store) and i got my first shift on thursday. so it was pretty quick, not sure if its changed or not though