pladis Global
Production Operative - Team Member 2
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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: Team Member 2
Salary: £44,385.36
Working Hours: 7pm-7am - 4 week rolling rota:
- Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 3 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 4 - Wednesday, Thursday
Location: 10 Waxlow Road, London, NW10 7NY
What’s it like working at the factory?
Proud to be part of the pladis family, here at McVities we’ve been crafting the UK's favourite biscuits since 1902. We introduced the Chocolate Digestive in 1925, transforming a humble wholemeal biscuit into a national favourite. Today, the factory continues to produce household favourites like Hobnobs, Rich Tea, and Mini Cheddars—making it one of the busiest and most iconic biscuit factories in the UK.
We Offer Competitive Pay And Benefits Including
- 23 days holiday (increasing with service)
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Staff shop / colleague discount scheme
- Long service awards
- 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?
In the Process area, you’ll be part of a supportive team, operating machinery, performing quality checks, and helping maintain high production standards.
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What will be your key deliverables?
- Carry out all pre-start checks.
- Carry out product quality evaluations throughout the shift.
- Control and operate a variety of processes and equipment to the highest standards of safety and quality.
- Understand equipment and machinery setup.
- Be able to work in a cross-functional working environment.
- Complete changeovers in your area, following the correct procedure.
- Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard.
- Complete shift handovers in your area, following the agreed agenda.
- Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required.
- Undertake basic problem diagnosis.
- Work with relevant team members to resolve issues.
- Ensure the efficient operation of packing equipment whilst carrying out quality inspections and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Maximise plant efficiency whilst minimizing waste.
- Keep housekeeping and hygiene standards at the highest level.
- Support the business with the generation of any improvement Initiatives.
- Good opportunities for progression.
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
- Experience working with food or machinery in a quality-focused factory is valuable, but not essential.
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 are an internal member of staff, you might not need to do all the assessments, it is dependent on your current role.
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.
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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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