Advanced 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.

Role

Title:

Advanced Team Member Salary: £37,637.61

Working Hours:

2 week rolling rota, Week 1:
Monday – Thursday days, Week 2:
Monday – Wednesday nights

Location:

Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 4EY

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

Proud to be part of the pladis family, our Halifax factory has been part of the McVitie’s story since 1900. Since 1992, we’ve proudly held the title of the official home of McVitie’s Cakes, carrying the sweet responsibility of baking some of the UK’s most beloved treats such as Jamaica Ginger Cake, Chocolate Hobnob flapjacks, Chocolate Digestive slices and Galaxy cake bars.

• 23 / 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

A variety of our products are available for purchase on-site at the factory.

We’re looking for a motivated person to join us as a Advanced Team Member. You’ll work in a fast paced factory making products for a leading UK brand. You will be responsible for the manufacture of cake based, chocolate enrobed products on a continuous operation.

• Carry out all pre-start checks.
• Carry out product quality evaluations throughout the shift.
• Understand equipment and machinery set up.
• Be able to work in a cross-functional working environment.
• Ensure changeovers are completed to procedure.
• Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard.
• 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.
• Communicate directly with relevant person to resolve any issues.
• Control and operate a variety of processes and equipment.
• Ensure the efficient operation of process equipment whilst carrying out quality inspections.
• Maximise plant efficiency whilst minimising waste.
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained to the highest of levels.
• Working to the highest standards of GMP.
• Supporting the business with the generation of any improvement Initiatives.

• Can work well with others and be open to learning and change.
• We’re looking for people who can work flexibly and adapt to change. You’ll get support to help you succeed.

• Experience working with food or machinery in a quality-focused factory is valuable, but not essential.
• Understand zonal Key Performance Indicators (production targets, waste levels and line performance).

Assessments – Swift Comprehensive…