Relief Technical Operator K Plant (6 Months FTC)

Relief Technical Operator K Plant (6 Months FTC)

Relief Technical Operator K Plant (6 Months FTC)

Apply locations Carlisle time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April 15, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR27049

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: Relief Technical Operator (6 Months FTC)

Salary: £27,214.78

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

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

What will this role achieve?

As a Relief Technical Operator your main responsibility is to work as part of a team in the packing and feeding of biscuits in line with site requirements. When required, you will stand in as a Technical Operator. Technical Operators are accountable for carrying out tasks within the machinery.

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. Must want to progress within your team as you will be trained to step into the permanent role when needed. Will be required to move lines across the factory as and when required.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Manually pack products within specifications (includes bending, lifting, stretching)
• Visually check for foreign matter / hazards
• Ensure quality of biscuits being packed is within product specifications
• Ensure adherence to all quality and safety standards.
• Work to a high standard, enabling plants to achieve planned output.
• Report any problems to ATM/Supervisor
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Support the Supervisors in the introduction and support of any improvement initiatives.
• Provide a co-ordinated link with all production processes on the line.

Technical Operator responsibilities

• Prioritise and agree allocation of tasks within Technical Operator Team
• Take ownership and accountability for Supply Chain Excellence in the area (including Tiered Meetings and SCE Boards)
• Establish high standards of work and work proactively in developing continuous improvement within the area
• 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
• Carry out machine changeovers
• 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
• 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
• Ensure team understand the planning of their daily tasks
• Communicate directly with relevant person to resolve any issue
• 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 team working skills
• Be able to multi-task and have the drive and tenacity to work under your own initiative
• Positive attitude and willingness to drive change within operational environment

Desirable

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential, training will be given.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and of HACCP and safe systems of work
• Understand zonal Key Performance Indicators (production targets, waste levels and line performance)

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude assessment along with a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 45– 60 minutes to complete.

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

Depending on your current job role, you may not be required to complete the assessments.

About Us

pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies 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 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries 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.