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 bepurpose-led,resilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility, we insist oncollaborationand 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: Advanced Team Member M Plant, A shift
Salary: £,;
Working Hours: Monday - Friday am - pm and pm - pm alternate weeks
Location: Carlisle, Church Street, Cumbria, CA TG
What’s it like working at a factory?
Proud to be part of the pladis family, Carr’s have been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since .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:
1. days holiday
2. Stakeholder Pension Scheme
3. Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
4. Cycle to Work scheme
5. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
6. Staff shop / colleague discount scheme
7. Free onsite parking
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?
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Advanced Team Member to join our committed team, who have the drive and enthusiasm to make a real difference within a successful, expanding business.
What will be your key deliverables?
8. Ensuring best line efficiencies are maintained safely
9. You’ll help meet daily production goals while making sure everything is safe, good quality, and within the right cost limits.
10. Monitoring and improving line efficiency, identify faults and carry out basic mechanical repairs
11. Helping to generate and maintain compliance to DSOP’s/ Risk Assessments
12. You’ll carry out and record required quality checks, and take action if something isn’t right.
13. You’ll report how the plant is performing and make sure any problems are followed up and shared.
14. You’ll pass on important information to your team, other shifts, and different areas.
In addition, the successful candidate will play a key role in;
15. You’ll help reduce waste and make sure products are recycled.
16. Maintaining high standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping
17. Contribute to all forms of Continuous Improvement activity
18. Training and developing colleagues to continually improve skill levels and understanding
Bring your experience
Essential
You should be able to safely use a wide range of tools and equipment, and be someone who thinks things through and acts fast to fix problems
19. Basic numerical and literacy knowledge
20. Basic communication skills
21. Basic problem recognition
22. Excellent team working skills
23. Be able to multi-task and have the drive and tenacity to work under your own initiative
24. Positive attitude and willingness to drive change within operational environment
25. A sound mechanical understanding
26. Experience of machine operation would be an advantage
27. Familiarity of Lean Tools such as S, OEE, Problem Solving Techniques
28. Ability to interact with all levels within business is essential
Desirable
29. 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 – minutes to complete.
Interview – - minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.
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.