Warehouse Team Member – Tray Band Operative

pladis; Wigston; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A global confectionery company in Wigston is seeking a Warehouse Team Member – Tray Band Operative. You will ensure standards of pallets meet manufacturing requirements and support production quality. Ideal candidates have experience in good manufacturing practices, teamwork, and a proactive attitude. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including 26 days holiday and a Pension Scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague Discount scheme

Reward Gateway discounts

Free onsite parking

Long service awards

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• High standards of hygiene and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trays are stacked correctly and according to standards.
• Support production by maintaining quality.
• Lead health and safety standards.
• Deliver products to defined specifications.
• Communicate effectively within the team.
• Physical duties include walking and moving trays.

Skills

Good manufacturing practices

Safety at work procedures

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Multi-tasking

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

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Role Title: Warehouse Team Member – Tray Band Operative

Annual Salary: £23,492.04

Working Hours: Day shiftMonday – Friday 37 hours per week. 8am to 17:15 Monday to Thursday green period. Monday -Thursday 7:45am - 17:15pm and Friday 7am-15:00 in red period and 8am-17:15pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 7am till 1pm in yellow period.

Location:Canal Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PQ

What’s it like working in the Warehouse?

Proud to be part of the pladis family, Wigston have been baking biscuits since 1895, making it one of McVitie’s oldest and most cherished production sites. With over a century of biscuit-making heritage, this Warehouse has played a key role in bringing some of Britain’s favourite treats to life to include Victoria, Family Circle, Choc Gems and Ice Gems.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

• 26 days 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

• Colleague discount scheme

• Opportunities to volunteer at local charities

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 for a Warehouse Team Members – Tray Band Operative which is a permanent position to join our team. As a Warehouse Team Member – Tray Band Operative your main responsibility is to ensure that the standards of the pallets from the tray wash is to manufacturing standards and moving the trays to the relevant areas by using the pump trucks.

The role requires a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who is committed to maintaining high standards in the Warehouse whilst working as part of a dynamic team.

You will be required to stand in as a Grade 1 Tray Wash Operative as and when required.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Ensure the trays are stacked correctly

• Support the production plan effectively with quality being the priority.

• Lead health and safety standards within the area to ensure all work safely.

• Ensure all health and safety standards are adhered to.

• Deliver products to the defined standard specifications.

• Use of Lean manufacturing tools and techniques.

• Deliver the Warehouse plan to maintain customer service levels.

• Demonstrate good communication skill.

• Physical role – walking around the factory along with stacking trays and moving them with a pump truck

• Additional ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Grade 1 stand in responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of Tray wash

• To ensure that consumables for the area are reported when reaching minimum level.

• Ensure that all pre use checks are completed and records are up to date

Bring your experience

Essential

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

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

• Be able to multi-task and have the drive and tenacity to work under your own initiative

• 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.

• Maintain high standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping.

Desirable

• Understand zonal Key Performance Indicators

What does the recruitment process consist of?

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’re an internal member of staff, depending on your current job role, you may not be required to complete all of the assessments.

O ur 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.