Night Shift Biscuit Packer – Grow with a Global Brand

pladis (UK); Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Colleague Discount scheme

Happiness Hub - retailer discounts

Free onsite parking

Long service awards

Staff shop

Job summary

pladis is seeking a packing operative at the Carlisle site to join a fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business. You will manually pack products, check quality, and support efficient production on a busy line.

Working hours are nights (10pm–6am) Monday to Friday with opportunities to contribute to improvements, maintain high standards, and support a positive team culture within Carr's brands.

Qualifications

• Basic numerical and literacy knowledge.
• Manual dexterity.
• Basic communication skills.
• Basic problem recognition.
• Previous knowledge of manufacturing environment.
• Excellent team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Pack products manually within specifications.
• Visually check for foreign matter and hazards.
• Ensure biscuit quality meets product specs.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Work to a high standard to enable planned output.
• Report problems to Packing Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Support improvement initiatives and production processes.
• Coordinate with other production stages on the line.
• Minimise waste and recycle products.

Skills

Numerical literacy

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Problem recognition

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Job description

pladis is seeking a packing operative at the Carlisle site to join a fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business. You will manually pack products, check quality, and support efficient production on a busy line.

Working hours are nights (10pm–6am) Monday to Friday with opportunities to contribute to improvements, maintain high standards, and support a positive team culture within Carr's brands.