Skilled Operator- McVitie's

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 Click “Apply” to get started. About Us  McVities in Carlisle is the most complex and capable biscuit manufacturing site in the UK. We have been making biscuits at the Caldewgate site since 1837 and are the home to McVities Ginger Nuts, Carr’s Table Water and Custard Creams. Recent multi million-pound investment has opened up opportunities to join the team! We are looking for multi-skilled operators to join our team across various shifts, to work on production lines in Process, Packing or Mixing areas. Working as part of a team, employees will have the opportunity to learn a variety of technologies and will be responsible for operating machinery, carrying out all quality checks and maintaining high production standards. In addition to providing a competitive salary level for these roles, we will also provide successful new starters with the following: A gross payment of £350 upon successful completion of the first 6 months with pladis Followed by a further £350 gross payment after 12 months employment, and A further £350 gross payment after completion of 18 months employment   Contract type: Permanent  Salary: circa £25,400- £28,000 (dependent on role) with overtime available at a premium rate Immediate start dates available   Key Deliverables:  Once trained, the successful candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of good manufacturing practice, food safety (HACCP) systems and Health & Safety in the workplace. A flexible approach to work and the ability to cope with a fast paced working environment is essential.   Skills and Experience:  Ideally you would have previous experience operating equipment in a quality focused and performance driven factory environment, however training can be provided if not. Experience of food manufacturing is an advantage. You must also have good verbal and numerical skills, basic PC skills, have a knack for solving problems and be a committed team player. A flexible approach to work and the ability to cope with a fast-paced working environment is essential. Salary & Benefits:  In addition to the competitive salary we offer we also have an excellent benefits package which includes:  Defined Contribution Pension Scheme  27 days holiday a year plus 4 company days Subsidised staff shop  Excellent training and development opportunities  An employee referral scheme (payment on completion of a 6 month probation period.)   Winning Traits  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.    OUR WINNING TRAITS AND BEHAVIOURS  PURPOSE-LED - Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the world with every bite  AGILE - Ever evolving, never satisfied and never standing still  COLLABORATIVE - Willing to work with others for mutual success, transparent, a win-win seeker  RESILIENT - Quick to adapt to change, fast learner and persistent in the face of setbacks  POSITIVE - Self-motivated, optimistic, courageous, and inspiring  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. About us pladis was formed in 2016 and is the proud steward of more than 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. A global snacking company, pladis is based in the UK and is home to beloved brands including McVitie’s and Ulker. We are also proud to distribute a carefully curated range of GODIVA chocolates exclusively for consumer-packaged goods channels around the world. pladis also owns regional brands such as Jacob’s, go ahead!, Carr’s, Flipz, BN, Verkade and many more, delighting consumers with a wide range of snacking options including sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, chocolate, gum and candy. Our Central Idea; 'We promise happiness to the world with every bite', extends beyond our products. For pladis it also means a genuine care and commitment to providing a happy and equal opportunity workplace for our people. For more information, please visit : www.pladisglobal.com For our Privacy policy please click here