pladis Global
Machine Operator
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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.
Role Title: Machine Operator
Annual Salary: £29,607.60
Working Hours: Double Days. Week one 06:00 – 14:00, Week 2 14:00 – 22:00 (with a green, yellow, red period payback. Red Period – 8 hours Monday to Friday, Yellow Period – 8 hours Monday – Thursday and 6 hours on Friday, Green Period – 8 hours Monday – Thursday with Friday payback – off work.)
Location: Canal Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PQ
What’s it like working at the factory?
Proud to be part of the pladis family, Wigston has been baking biscuits since 1895, making it one of McVitie’s oldest and most cherished production sites. With over a century of biscuit-making heritage, this factory has played a key role in bringing some of Britain’s favourite treats to life to include Victoria, Family Circle, Choc Gems, and Ice Gems.
We offer competitive pay and benefits including:
- 26 days holiday (increasing with service)
- 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
- Colleague discount scheme
- Opportunities to volunteer at local charities
- 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 for a Machine Minder who will be responsible for reporting and resolving any issues related to machinery. Must have a can-do attitude and be committed to maintaining high standards in a dynamic team. Will move lines across the factory as and when required. You will be required to stand in as a Grade 1 as and when required.
What will be your key deliverables?
- Work effectively with other team members in the department.
- Carry out all pre-start checks.
- Ensure the product meets the correct quality and specification.
- Understand equipment and machinery setup requirements.
- Complete changeovers according to procedure.
- Follow rework procedures as required.
- Track and maintain product consistency by adjusting machinery settings when needed.
- Complete all documentation to the required standard.
- Maintain factory standards safely at all times.
- Complete shift handovers in line with area requirements and the agreed agenda.
- Support the training and development of colleagues and new employees.
- Ensure the team understands the daily task plan.
- Communicate with the relevant person to resolve issues.
- Take part in discussions on process improvements, including DSOP.
- Enter production data into Autostore at the end of the day.
- Replace film rolls on the wrapping machine.
- Adjust wrapper settings to maintain product quality and consistency.
- Perform regular weight checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
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Grade 1 Responsibilities
- Required to operate the Jam depositor and the main enrober.
- Understanding of product specifications.
- Ensure product is made to the correct quality and specification for start of shift and throughout.
- Understand equipment and machinery setup.
- Ensure changeovers are completed to procedure.
- Ensure any re-work procedures are followed.
- Ensure product is to the correct quality and specification, make adjustments 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.
- Carry out metal detection checks as per procedure.
- Carry out all CP / CCP (critical control points) checks as per procedure.
- 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 and root cause analysis.
- Report any problems to the Team Manager/ ATM.
Required Experience
- Have an understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures.
- Have an interest in Operating Machinery (mechanically minded).
- Can work well with others and be open to learning and change.
- A candidate who remains steady and solution-focused when facing setbacks.
- We’re looking for people who can work flexibly and adapt to change.
- You’ll get support to help you succeed.
Desirable Experience
- Experience operating machinery is desirable, however all training will be required.
What does the recruitment process consist of?
- Assessments: Swift Comprehensive Aptitude and a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 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.
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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 energized 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 a 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.
About pladis
pladis is one of the world’s fastest-growing snacking companies and home to much-loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA, and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade, and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, and chocolate.
Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.
As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.
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