Manufacturing Team Member

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: Manufacturing Team Member - Waste Operator
- Salary: £23,492.04 with a monthly shift allowance of £381.75
- Working Hours: Monday - Friday double days 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm.
- Location: Canal Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PQ
- What’s it like working at the factory?
- 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 factory 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 Manufacturing Team Member - Waste Operator which is a permanent position in Zone 4 (Site) working double days. Your main responsibility is to work as part of a team in the Process area to produce product to a specification using existing recipes to ensure all Health and Safety processes are followed in line with site Health and Safety policy.
- The role requires a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who is committed to maintaining high standards in the factory whilst working as part of a dynamic team.
- What will be your key deliverables?- Collect site production process waste by Zone, Line and Product.- Record all zonal line waste for the site gross loss efficiencies.- Record site waste for third party sales and they are packed and identified for shipping. (R3 waste sales)- Operate the site waste compactor and lease with the compactor waste supplier for anu mechanical and service issues.- Communicate any potential waste issues that may impact production or efficiencies with zonal Team Managers.- Understanding of product specifications- Understand equipment and machinery set up- Ensure any re-work procedures are followed- Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard- Always maintain everyday factory standards safely- Shift handovers are completed in area and to agreed agenda- Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required- Undertake basic problem diagnosis and maintenance- Report any problems to the Team Manager/ ATM
- Bring your experience
- Essential- Have a good awareness of Health and Safety requirement including Personal Protective Equipment. (PPE)- Special awareness in line with operating Powered Pallet Truck. (PPT)- 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 within the zones and that waste bins meet the Good Manufacturing Standards.
- Desirable- Previous experience is desirable but not essential, training will be given.- Have an understanding of good manufacturing practices, HACCP and safety at work procedures.- Understand zonal Key Performance Indicators (production targets, waste levels and line performance)
- 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.
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