Packer

pladis Foods Limited; Wigston Parva; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global biscuits and confectionery business as a Packer. In this role, you'll work in a dynamic team to maintain high production standards. Packaging biscuits to specification while ensuring quality and safety will be your focus, supported by a proactive 'can do' attitude.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits

26 days holiday (increasing with service)

Free parking

Long service awards

Summer party and Christmas party

Site conference in February

Opportunities to volunteer at local charities

Qualifications

• Manufacturing packing experience.
• Good at working with other people.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Pack biscuits using both hands on the production line.
• Visually inspect products for foreign matter or hazards.
• Support the training and development of colleagues.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Basic communication skills

Teamwork

Numerical knowledge

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 4, 2025 (10 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR27596

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

Salary: £23,492.04 and a monthly shift allowance of £381.75

Working Hours: Double Day shiftMonday – Friday 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm. 37 hours with a green, yellow, red period payback. (Green Period – 8 hours Monday to Friday, Yellow Period – 6 hours Monday – Friday, Red Period is Monday – Thursday with Friday payback – off work.)

Location: Wigston

Benefits: Pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), long service awards, Free parking, 26 days holiday (increasing with service), Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit and reward gateway for benefits, Summer party and Christmas party, site conference in February, opportunities to volunteer at Rainbows – local Children’s hospice and Trussell Trust

What will this role achieve?

We are looking for a Packers for a permanent position in Zone 4 Bakehouse B Shift. As a packer your main responsibility is to work as part of a team in the packing and feeding of biscuits in line with site requirements.

The role requires a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who is committed to maintaining high standards in production whilst working as part of a dynamic team. Will be required to move lines across the factory 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 ATM and Team Manager.

You will need to work effectively with other team members in the department as well as the ATM and Team Manager.

Pack biscuits using both hands on the production line.

Manually pack products to specification, including tasks that involve bending, lifting, and stretching.

Visually inspect products for foreign matter or hazards.

Ensure packed biscuits meet quality specifications.

Follow all quality, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards.

Work to a high standard to help achieve planned production output.

Report any issues promptly to the ATM or Manager.

Support the introduction and implementation of improvement initiatives.

Complete hourly SIC board checks accurately.

Work across different lines within the department, including the Co-Pack area as required.

Collaborate with colleagues at all stages of the production line to maintain a smooth and coordinated workflow.

Support the training and development of colleagues and new team members.

Bring your experience

Manufacturing packing experience

Good at working with other people

Basic numerical and literacy knowledge

Manual dexterity - Ability to use hands quickly and accurately while working

Basic communication skills

Supportive within the team.

Be able to multi-task.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential, training will be given.

Knowledge of manufacturing environment and of HACCP and safe systems of work

Understand zonal Key Performance Indicators (production targets, waste levels and line performance)

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

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.

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 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 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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