Team Member 1 - Nights

pladis (UK) Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Foods Limited is seeking a Team Member for night shifts at the Long Lane site in Aintree. The role supports the manufacturing team to deliver high‑quality products safely and efficiently, with a right‑first‑time approach.

You'll work 7pm–7am on a 3 on, 3 off schedule, contributing to safety, quality and cost‑effective production while collaborating with colleagues across shifts. Training and growth opportunities are available within a globally recognised confectionery business.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Able to contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and quality standards on the line.
• Optimize line output by setting up machines and reviewing performance data.
• Coordinate material movement and ensure smooth start‑up and shutdown.
• Maximise plant efficiency and minimise waste.
• Carry out food safety checks and comply with quality guidelines.
• Communicate key operational information to shift teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Flexibility

Factory environment

Education

Basic Food hygiene L2

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 - Nights

Salary: £39,901.07

Working Hours: 7pm-7am 3 on, 3 off

Location: Long Lane, Aintree, L9 7BQ

What will this role achieve?

A Team Member role is part of the Manufacturing Team, contributing to achieving the goal of the Factory by efficiently carrying out assigned tasks. The aim is to manufacture the Company's product to an agreed specification in a safe, high quality and cost effective manner, with a right first-time approach. Team Members will work along side other Team Member at different levels including ATM's and cross-functionally, meeting defined targets complying with safety, quality and behavioural guidelines.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality standards.
• Optimise line output via the setup of machines and the review of line performance data.
• Material movement co-ordination.
• Ensure plant start-up / shut-down are planned and performed in line with standard working documents and checklists.
• To maximise plant efficiency and to minimise TOS and waste (recycling all products effectively).
• Ensure food safety and quality checks are routinely completed on the line.
• Actively use online PQA (or equivalent) as a means of achieving quality standards.
• Ensure key operational information is effectively communicated to colleagues and other shift Teams.
• Demonstrate to others the main tasks associated with the role to support and underpin site training programme.
• Bring your experience.

Essential skills and attributes

• Essential Flexibility - the willingness and ability to accept and adapt to change including changing demands or objectives.
• Teamwork - the willingness and ability to cooperate with others to achieve common goals.
• Communication - be clear and concise. Inputs to team briefings and meetings. Listen to and consider others.
• Problem Solving - identifies problems & finds solutions using the appropriate techniques. Takes personal responsibility for ensures that solutions happen.
• Continuous Improvement - improve own performance via being receptive to feedback and coaching & learning from Team Manager.
• To actively up-skill in line with business requirements.
• Ongoing commitment to Safety, Quality and Hygiene standards.
• Working on own initiative, and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to cope with a factory environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Food hygiene L2 Isolation & Lock Off pladis Induction.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Preferred Supplier List Policy

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.

Company Overview

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. Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 15,000+ global workforce spans 26 bakeries and factories 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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