Production Operative - Team Member 1

pladis Foods Limited; Halifax; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A global snacks company is seeking a Production Operative - Team Member 1 in Halifax. This full-time role involves manufacturing cake-based products, quality evaluations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Competitive salary and benefits like 23 days of holiday, stakeholder pension scheme, and enhanced maternity/paternity are offered.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must have a 'can do' attitude and a positive approach to work.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture cake-based products on a continuous operation.
• Conduct product quality evaluations throughout the shift.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Basic numerical and literacy knowledge

Basic communication skills

Ownership

Ability to multi-task

Job description

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Production Operative - Team Member 1

Apply locations Halifax time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 20, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id JR28015

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: Team Member 1

Salary: £28,413.83

Working Hours: 2 week rolling rota. One week Monday – Wednesday 6am to 18.05pm, Thursday 6am to 14:05pm and the second week Monday – Wednesday 6pm to 6.05am.

Location: Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 4EY

What’s it like working at a factory?

Proud to be part of the pladis family, our Halifax factory has been part of the McVitie’s story since 1900. Since 1992, we’ve proudly held the title of the official home of McVitie’s Cakes, carrying the sweet responsibility of baking some of the UK’s most beloved treats such as Jamaica Ginger Cake, Chocolate Hobnob flapjacks, Chocolate Digestive slices and Galaxy cake bars.

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)

• Reward Gateway for benefits

• Free onsite parking

• Long service awards

• A variety of our products are available for purchase on-site at the factory.

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 to recruit a highly motivated individual for a Production Operative - Team Member 1 role. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment producing products for a leading UK brand.

What will be your key deliverables?

• You will be responsible for the manufacture of cake based, chocolate enrobed products on a continuous operation.

• Carry out all pre-start checks.

• Carry out product quality evaluations throughout the shift.

• Understand equipment and machinery set up.

• Be able to work in a cross-functional working environment.

• Ensure changeovers are completed to procedure.

• Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard.

• Shift handovers are completed in area and to agreed agenda

• Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required.

• Undertake basic problem diagnosis and maintenance

• Communicate directly with relevant person to resolve any issues

• Control and operate a variety of processes and equipment to the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Ensure the efficient operation of process equipment whilst carrying out quality inspections and maintaining a safe working environment.

• Maximise plant efficiency whilst minimising waste.

• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained to the highest of levels.

• Working to the highest standards of GMP.

• Supporting the business with the generation of any improvement Initiatives.

• Good opportunities for progression

Bring your experience

Essential

The successful applicant will work as part of a dynamic team and be able to perform the various roles required.They must have a‘can do’ attitude and positive approach and help maintain the high standards required in food production.

• Basic numerical and literacy knowledge

• Manual dexterity

• Basic communication skills

• Basic problem recognition

• Ownership essential. Must be accountable for own work and area.

• Be able to multi-task.

• Will demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment and possess a positive attitude to change.

• We’re looking for people who are open to working flexibly and feel comfortable adapting to a fast-moving environment—with support available to help you succeed.

Desirable

• Ideally, you’ll have experience working with food and operating machinery in a quality-focused factory environment.

• Have an understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures.

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

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude assessment along with a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 45– 60 minutes to complete.

Interview – 45-60 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 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.

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 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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