Rolling back the years
Sheldon’s was started by the Master Baker Harold Sheldon. As it grew and became successful, his son Graham Sheldon took over the reins and built the business to greater heights. Nowadays, Graham is still behind his desk, but his son and daughter, Lee Sheldon and Sarah Sheldon, have joined him to help run the business and it continues to go from strength to strength.
Baking History since 1949
Lee clocks in
Lee clocks in
Lee Sheldon commenced working at the bakery for his father. He learned every job in the place – from engineering and repairing machines to production and buying raw materials.
We ASDA ‘ave ’em
We ASDA ‘ave ’em
ASDA asked us to supply four products including Oven Bottom Muffins and Potato Cakes.
April 1995 – New talent
April 1995 – New talent
Rod Ledgard started as Production Manager – bringing with him 10 years experience as Area Technical Manager at Rank Hovis Mills, where his role was troubleshooting flour and product problems in bakeries across the UK and Europe and doing new product development.
With the move to the new bakery came increased production, expansion more jobs for people in the surrounding area – the company now employed around 70 staff.
Some key members of staff that helped the family with the difficulties involved in setting up and moving to new premises are still employed by the Company today e.g. Tony Lees (Engineering Manager) who started as Graham’s apprentice in 1986.
Service improvements
Service improvements
The Company established a mobile Sales Support Team to ensure the best possible service to retailers, with particular emphasis on supply.
