Leading Hand

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: Leading Hand

Salary: £32,431.28

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

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

What’s it like working at a factory?

Here at Carr’s we’ve been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1831, the oldest biscuit factory in the world. The Carlisle factory proudly produce some of Carr’s most loved products such as Carr’s most loved products in particular the Carr’s crackers (water biscuits), McVitie’s custard creams, bourbon biscuits, ginger nuts, fig rolls, shorties, just to name a few

Progress your career with us and grow to be part of a supportive and collaborative team where we thrive on working together as one team to meet our goals to create quality products.

We are committed to promoting and nurturing a thriving work environment, with an emphasis on internal promotions and recognising the talent within existing teams.

Our employees are key to our success and their health and well-being are our priority. Join us, where your hard work makes a difference.

Working in a factory offers stable employment with competitive pay and benefits such as a Pension Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Staff shop, long service awards, Free parking, 27 days holiday, Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit and reward gateway for discounts.

Our team is more than just colleagues, we’re a family that supports and encourages each other.

What will this role achieve?

The Leading Hand is accountable for covering the Supervisor’s duties during holidays and absence along with developing working relationships with fellow work colleagues and maintain effective communication with the Line management team. You will also operate Wrapping Machinery. They will work closely with the Supervisor regarding any issues that they come across to achieve the production plan that ensure customer supply. You will be carrying out tasks that require a hands-on approach and operating machinery. The role will require flexibility and good communication skills. All training will be given.

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. Will be required to move lines across the factory as and when required.

What will be your key deliverables?- Day to day wrapping machine and packing duties in line with the company's Safety, Quality, and Hygiene Standards.- Directly support and communicate to the Supervisor and ensure all documentation is completed i.e. HACCP, metal detector checks, P.Q.E verifications etc.- Carry out all pre-start checks- Ensure product is made to the correct quality and specification for start of shift and throughout- Understand equipment and machinery set up- Ensure changeovers are completed to procedure Ensure any re-work procedures are followed- Ensure product is to correct quality and specification, make adjusts to machinery settings to maintain product consistency- Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard- Always maintain everyday factory standards safely- Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required- Undertake basic problem diagnosis and maintenance- Ensure team understand the planning of their daily tasks- Communicate directly with relevant person to resolve any issues- Fast-paced, noisy and warm environment.

Key responsibilities when covering as Supervisor role are:
- To ensure adherence to all quality and safety standards.- To ensure plant start-up and shut-down are properly planned and performed- To achieve planned output within specification.- To maximise plant efficiency and to minimise TOS and waste.- To maximise the labour utilisation.- To ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.- To develop line operatives in line with company best practice.- Provide a strong and co-ordinated link with all production processes on the line.- Support the Section Leaders in the introduction and support of