Production Operative - Team Member 1 (FTC)

pladis Global; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Maternity/paternity benefits

Cycle to work

Employee assistance program

Discount scheme

Free parking

Long service awards

On-site shop

Job summary

pladis operates a Halifax factory producing iconic baked goods on a busy production line. The Team Member 1 (FTC) role focuses on overseeing baking, monitoring quality, maintaining equipment, and ensuring hygiene and safety throughout shifts.

The position requires flexibility for 12-hour rotating patterns (06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00) with no weekends, and preference for GCSE English and Maths. Training is provided as part of joining the pladis family.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are preferred.
• Experience in a factory environment is beneficial.
• We provide training to help every new team member succeed.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the baking process on a production line for loaf cakes, cake bars and flapjacks.
• Check product quality throughout shifts to ensure tastiness.
• Maintain equipment in line with guidelines to keep production at best.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and participate in problem solving.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and waste reduction.
• Train others after certification and maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Factory experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Shift work

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

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

Role Title: Team Member 1(FTC)

Salary: TBC

Working Hours : 2-week rotating pattern, 12hrs (06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00) No weekends!

Location: Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 4EY. Easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield (West Yorkshire areas)

Education Requirements: We are more interested in the current skills of the person applying rather than their previous academic achievements however we would prefer applicants to have a GCSE pass in English and Maths.

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 holiday (increasing with service)

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Colleague Discount scheme

• Reward Gateway for benefits Happiness Hub - access to retailer discounts and much more

• 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?

Overseeing the baking process for our fabulous products, on a production line (checking and monitoring their production, just like how you would bake at home…but easier in some ways)

What will be your key deliverables?

• Overseeing the baking process for loaf cakes, cake bars & flapjacks on a production line. (Checking and monitoring production, just like how you would bake at home…but easier in some ways.)

• Checking the product quality throughout the shift, to ensure its tastiness

• Maintaining our equipment and machines, in line with guides, to make sure we can bake at our best

• Communicating with colleagues

• Identifying opportunities to improve the way we do things

• Training others (once trained!)

• Maintaining our working standards, ensuring hygiene and safety to our people and products

• Once trained, owning the mixing responsibilities (ingredients), process area (baking), wrapping and/or transporting of the product we produce

• Reviewing processes to maximise efficiency, ensuring waste is minimised

• Collaborating with colleagues to problem solve against production issues which may crop up

Bring your experience

Essential and Desirable

While prior experience in a factory environment is beneficial, what matters most to us is recruiting people who share our values. We provide training and support to help every new team member succeeds.

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Whilst we do ask for CV to showcase your skills and experience, if you would prefer to format this into a letter, or other format, this will also be accepted.

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.

What is Halifax McVities is like as a place to work

Who We Are:

• A positive and inclusive place who appreciate the diversity of our people. We love to support our colleagues and celebrate together with events such as Christmas, Ramadan, Pride, National Cake Day!

Growth & Development:

• On-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to help you thrive

• Formal learning opportunities for further professional development

• We always look to invest in our talent. pladis is one of the world’s fastest-growing snacking companies, and home to iconic brands like McVitie’s, GODIVA, and Ülker, alongside regional favourites such as Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz and more. There’s a wide variety of different roles on-site both in the factory, and in our offices - Manufacturing, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance & Food Safety, Logistics & Planning, Learning & Development, Project Management & Human Resources. We have a Head Office in London and seven other locations around the UK.

Perks & Benefits:

• Retail discounts, pension schemes, cycle-to-work scheme

• Enhanced maternity/paternity packages

Health & Wellbeing:

• On-site Occupational Health, Physio & Mental Health & Wellbeing First Aiders

• Hang out spaces for TV, reading, garden time, arcade games, and pool

• Professional practical and emotional support

Our Promise:

• Ethical, eco-friendly business practices

• Local charity partnerships across West Yorkshire

• Committed to accessibility and disability accommodations

• Support diverse voices through our Employee Resource Groups

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.