Packer​/Stand In Checkweigh Inspector

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:

Packer / Stand In Checkweigh Inspector

Salary: £25,108.20

Working Hours: Days on a Traffic light system. Monday to Thursday 8am to 17:15 in green period, Monday to Thursday 8am-17:15pm and Friday 7am till 13:00pm in yellow period and Monday
-Thursday 7:45am - 17:15pm and Friday 7am-15:00 in red period.

Location: Canal Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PQ

What’s it like working
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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 Packer / Stand In Checkweigh Inspector to join our Assortments department working day shift. Your main role is to work as part of the team packing biscuits and completing quality checks.

You will be required to stand in as a
Checkweigh Inspector as and when required.

What will be your key deliverables?

You will need to work effectively with other team members in the department as well as the Data Contact on your line and also Advanced Team Members.

• You will pack biscuits on a production line.
• You may need to work in the Co-Pack area when required.
• You will be working on different lines with the department.
• Manually pack products within specifications (includes bending, lifting, stretching)
• Conduct visual inspections to identify any foreign matters or potential 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.
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.

When standing in as a Checkweigh Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance. Your duties will include:

• Inspecting products as they pass through the production line
• Replacing or adding any missing biscuits
• Manually weighing products to verify accuracy
• Completing all required documentation and paperwork

Essential

• Have an understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures.
• Can work well with others and be open to learning…