Production Operative (Team Member 3)

pladis (UK) Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Foods Limited is hiring a Production Operative - Team Member 3 at Long Lane, Aintree. The role focuses on packing activities, operating machinery and maintaining high production standards within a fast-paced team environment.

You will work a 12-hour rotating shift from 7am to 7pm on a two-week cycle, with English language and numeracy skills essential. Training will be provided, and you’ll join a values-led, inclusive manufacturing culture at pladis.

Qualifications

• Good English language and numeracy skills
• Ability to solve problems and work well in a team
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Initiative and drive with attention to detail
• Strong teamwork and collaborative mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Pack products and ensure correct labeling and packaging integrity.
• Operate on a 12-hour shift on a two-week rolling rota, maintaining hygiene and quality on the line.
• Support health and safety standards and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and waste reduction on the production line

Skills

English language

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Dexterity

Speed of operation

Initiative

Job description

About the Company

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.

pladis is an ambitious global snacking company 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.

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Role Information

Role Title: Production Operative - Team Member 3

• Salary: £25,875.02


• Working Hours: 7am-7pm 2 week rolling rota: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday


• Location: Long Lane, Aintree, L9 7BQ

What will this role achieve?

The successful applicant will have the ability to perform packing activities. 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.

Key Deliverables

• Take personal responsibility for Health & Safety


• Ensure compliance with every-day quality processes


• Minimise Waste and re-cycle all product effectively


• Maintain high standards of hygiene & housekeeping


• Actively contribute to all forms of continuous improvement activity

Essential Requirements

• You must have good English language, numerical skills, have a knack for solving problems and be a committed team player.


• Manual dexterity & hand-eye coordination, i.e., changing reels etc.


• Team-working skills.


• Initiative and drive, with demonstrated attention to detail.


• Dexterity and speed of operation.

Desirable

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

Recruitment Process

• A Workplace English online assessment. This should take around 30 minutes to complete.


• A 45 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience along with a tour of the factory.

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.

pladis is an equal opportunities 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.