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 Technical Operator - Plant, B shift 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?

As a Relief Technical Operator your main responsibility is to work as part of a team in the packing and feeding of biscuits in line with site requirements. When required, you will stand in as a Technical Operator. Technical Operators are accountable for carrying out tasks within the machinery.

The role requires a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who is committed to maintaining high standards in production whilst working as part of a dynamic 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.

Technical Operator responsibilities

• Prioritise and agree allocation of tasks within Technical Operator Team

• Take ownership and accountability for Supply Chain Excellence in the area (including Tiered Meetings and SCE Boards)

• Establish high standards of work and work proactively in developing continuous improvement within the area

• Carry out all pre-start checks

• Ensure product is made to the correct quality and specification for start of shift and throughout

• Understand equipment and machinery set up

• Ensure changeovers are completed to procedure Ensure any re-work procedures are followed

• Carry out machine changeovers

• Ensure product is to correct quality and specification, make adjusts to machinery settings to maintain product consistency

• Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard

• Always maintain everyday factory standards safely

• Shift handovers are completed in area and to agreed agenda

• Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required

• Undertake basic problem diagnosis and maintenance

• Ensure team understand the planning of their daily tasks

• Communicate directly with relevant person to resolve any issue

• Prioritise and agree allocation of tasks within Technical Operator Team

• Machine fault identification, diagnosis and rectification (where applicable)

• Confirm and prioritise production activity in line with production plan

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 be given.

• 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.