Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Role: Relief Process Machine Operator

Salary: £29,829.80

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm, alternate weeks

Location: Carlisle, 54 Church Street, Cumbria, CA2 5TG

What’s it like working at the factory?

Proud to be part of the pladis family, Carr’s have been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1831. We’re the oldest biscuit factory in the world producing some of our most loved products including Carr’s Crackers, McVitie’s Custard Creams, Bourbons and Ginger Nuts to name just a few!

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

• 27 days holiday

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Colleague Discount scheme

• Reward Gateway for benefits Happiness Hub - access to retailer discounts and much more

• Free onsite parking

• Long service awards

• Staff shop

Progress your career with us and become part of a team that thrives on working together to create quality products.

What will this role achieve?

Your main role is to support the team with packing and feeding biscuits. When needed, you will step in to cover the duties of a Process Machine Operator. This includes setting up machinery, keeping the area safe and clean, and working closely with your team.

The role needs someone with a positive attitude who takes pride in doing a good job and works well in a busy team. Must want to progress within your team as you will be trained to step into the permanent role when needed. Will be required to move lines across the factory as and when required.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Manually pack products within specifications (includes bending, lifting, stretching)

• Visually check for foreign matter / hazards

• Ensure quality of biscuits being packed is within product specifications

• Ensure adherence to all quality and safety standards.

• Work to a high standard, enabling plants to achieve planned output.

• Report any problems to ATM/Supervisor

• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.

• Support the Supervisors in the introduction and support of any improvement initiatives.

• Provide a co-ordinated link with all production processes on the line.

Process Machine Operator responsibilities

• Understanding of biscuit specifications

• Operating a variety of machinery across different plants

• Communicate with the Packing Supervisors and Managers to ensure that the line is running to the correct standard

• Report any problems on SAP and informing the ATM and Team Manager

• Deliver the production plan effectively with quality being the priority

• Lead Health and Safety standards within the area

• Personal responsibility for their safety.

• Ensure that all accidents and near misses are reported within the correct timescales.

• You’ll help make sure quality standards are met along with the rules for cleanliness and safety,

• Take part in tiered meetings and have an active role in the boards as part of Supply Chain Excellence.

• Develop and maintain good communications and working relationships between manufacturing and planning.

• Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.

• You’ll be expected to show and encourage positive behaviour at work, helping to build a strong and supportive team culture.

Bring your experience

Essential

• Basic numerical and literacy knowledge

• Manual dexterity

• Basic communication skills

• Basic problem recognition

• Excellent team working skills

• Be able to multi-task and have the drive and tenacity to work under your own initiative

• Positive attitude and willingness to drive change within operational environment

Desirable

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential, training will provided.

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and of HACCP and safe systems of work

• Understand zonal Key Performance Indicators (production targets, waste levels and line performance)

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude assessment along with a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 45– 60 minutes to complete.

Interview – 45-60 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.

If you’re an internal member of staff, depending on your current job role, you may not be required to complete all of the assessments.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.