pladis Global
Packer / Stand In Checkweigh Inspector
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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.
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Role Title: Packer / Stand In Checkweigh Inspector
Salary: £25,108.20
Working Hours: Days on a Traffic light system.
- Monday to Thursday 8am to 17:15 in green period
- Monday to Thursday 8am-17:15pm and Friday 7am till 13:00pm in yellow period
- Monday -Thursday 7:45am - 17:15pm and Friday 7am-15:00 in red period
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, including 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
- 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 Packer / Stand In Checkweigh Inspector to join our Assortments department working day shift. Your main role is to work as part of the team packing biscuits and completing quality checks.
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You will be required to stand in as a Checkweigh Inspector as and when required.
What will be your key deliverables?
- You will need to work effectively with other team members in the department as well as the Data Contact on your line and also Advanced Team Members.
- You will pack biscuits on a production line.
- You may need to work in the Co-Pack area when required.
- You will be working on different lines with the department.
- Manually pack products within specifications (includes bending, lifting, stretching)
- Conduct visual inspections to identify any foreign matters or potential 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.
- Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.
When standing in as a Checkweigh Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance. Your duties will include:
- Inspecting products as they pass through the production line
- Replacing or adding any missing biscuits
- Manually weighing products to verify accuracy
- Completing all required documentation and paperwork
Bring your experience
Essential
- Have an understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures.
- Can work well with others and be open to learning and change.
We’re looking for people who can work flexibly and adapt to change. You’ll get support to help you succeed.
Desirable
- Checkweigh & Inspection experience on a production line is desirable, however, all training will be required.
What does the recruitment process consist of?
- Assessments – Error Checking and a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 45 minutes to complete.
- Interview – 30-45 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.
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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 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.
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