Technical Operator

pladis; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biscuits and confectionery business is searching for a Technical Operator in Carlisle. The role involves maintaining machinery, ensuring product quality, and working as part of a dedicated team. Candidates should possess basic literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work in a thriving environment focused on bringing happiness to consumers.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff shop / colleague discount scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Commitment to high standards within a busy team.
• Flexibility and good communication skills.
• Can do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for tasks within the machinery.
• Work closely with the ATM/Supervisor.
• Carry out all pre-start checks.
• Train peers and new operatives in equipment use.

Skills

Basic numerical and literacy knowledge

Manual dexterity

Basic communication skills

Excellent teamwork skills

Ability to multi-task

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

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: Technical Operator, L Plant - A Shift

Salary: £35,913.80

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm

Location: Carlisle, 54 Church Street, Cumbria, CA2 5TG

What’s it like working at a factory?

Proud to be part of the pladis family, Carr’s have been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1831. We’re the oldest biscuit factory in the world producing some of our most loved products including Carr’s Crackers, McVitie’s Custard Creams, Bourbons and Ginger Nuts to name just a few!

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

• 27 days holiday
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff shop / colleague discount scheme
• Free onsite parking

Progress your career with us and become part of a team that thrives on working together to create quality products.

Role responsibilities

What will this role achieve?

Technical Operators are accountable for carrying out tasks within the machinery. They will work closely with the ATM/Supervisor about any issues that they come across to ensure customer supply. The role requires flexibility and good communication skills. All training will be provided.

The role requires a “can do” attitude, and a commitment to high standards within a busy team. Key tasks include moving lines across the factory as required.

Key deliverables

• Prioritise and agree allocation of tasks within Technical Operator Team
• Keep operations running in your area, including tiered meetings
• Establish high standards of work and proactively develop continuous improvement
• Carry out all pre-start checks
• Ensure product is made to the correct quality and specification
• Understand equipment and machinery setup
• Ensure changeovers are completed to procedure; follow re-work procedures
• Carry out machine changeovers
• Make adjustments to machinery settings to maintain product consistency
• Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard
• Maintain everyday factory safety standards
• Shift handovers are completed in area and to agreed agenda
• Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures
• Undertake basic problem diagnosis and maintenance
• Ensure team understands the planning of their daily tasks
• Communicate with the relevant person to resolve issues
• Machine fault identification, diagnosis and rectification where applicable
• Confirm and prioritise production activity in line with production plan

Bring your experience

Essential

• Basic numerical and literacy knowledge
• Manual dexterity
• Basic communication skills
• Basic problem recognition
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to multi-task and work with initiative
• Positive attitude and willingness to drive change within the operational environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and HACCP/safe systems of work
• Understanding of zonal Key Performance Indicators (production targets, waste levels and line performance)

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude assessment plus a Workplace English assessment, taking around 45–60 minutes.

Interview – 45–60 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.

If internal, 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. 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.

If you don\'t meet the benchmark for the tests and therefore don\'t progress to interview, you will be eligible to re-apply for a vacancy after 6 months

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.