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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What will this role achieve?
The role holder will act as lead clinician for the site, undertaking primarily case management and providing Occupational Health support and guidance to site to assist in managing absence.
As a function, we operate a centralised service complemented by onsite clinical presence and as such, you will have the ongoing support of the wider team including an OHN and a physio onsite, and the full OH team of senior clinical leads, physiotherapists and our administrator. We are a friendly and welcoming inhouse team who provide a high quality service based on SEQOHS standards.
This is a real opportunity to help to shape the OH service at the Carlisle site and to become the face of OH to this location. As this role is inhouse, daily life can varied and based on site need.
The role holder will report directly to the Clinical Performance and Development Manager and will work closely with the wider Occupational Health Team, HR colleagues, the Compliance Team /Health & Safety team, site leadership and line managers to lead a comprehensive occupational health service across the Carlisle site. This includes compliance to Health & Safety legislation and business agreed service level agreements (SLAs) for all occupational health service delivery.
What will be your key deliverables?
1. Provide a comprehensive case management provision for the Carlisle site and as required across the UK & I region (remotely). You will proactively support the wider Occupational Health agenda such as policy driven rehabilitation and return to work programs. Our focus is on quality not quantity with a maximum of - cases per day.
2. Ensure excellent communication strategies are employed to deliver appropriate & timely reporting to managers and all relevant functions/key partners.
3. Maintain occupational health records via the OHS software system.
4. Attend site meetings as required, supporting the Carlisle site to achieve their overall business objectives.
5. Ensure compliance with OH Service standards, policies, and procedures.
6. Key contributor to the development and delivery of the UK&I occupational health agenda to drive activation.
7. Actively contribute to the continual development of the OH service provision.
8. You may also be asked to cover the following in the event of the OHN’s leave:
9. Health surveillance activities – primarily audiometry, spirometry, skin assessments.
10. Fitness for work medicals – primarily Working at Height and Forklift Truck driving.
11. Conduct drug testing for new starters in line with company policy.
12. Undertake pre-placement health assessments for all new starters
Bring your experience.
Essential
13. A qualified nurse with an additional qualification in Occupational Health and able to practice in the UK. Those with strong experience but no formal qualification will also be considered.
14. At least years’ experience in OH
15. Team player with strong desire for success
16. Excellent organisational skills and ability to use own initiative
17. Must be honest & discrete with a flexible approach and work style
18. Excellent Verbal & Non-Verbal communication skills
19. PC literate – Microsoft office and aligned IT systems
20. Strong case management experience ideally in a manufacturing environment
21. Health surveillance/screening experience
22. Clear knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
23. Fully conversant with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant guidance and data protection legislation
What does pladis offer you?
24. Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
25. Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
26. Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
27. Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
28. Stakeholder Pension Scheme
29. Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
30. days + bank holidays
31. Holiday Enhancement Scheme
32. Volunteering Day per year
33. Cycle to work scheme
34. Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
35. Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
36. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
37. Financial Wellbeing Support
38. Access to great training and development opportunities
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.