Refinery Operator

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:

** Refinery Operator
** Salary:**£42,740.14
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* Working Hours:

**** Rotating:
** 12-hour days & nights shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
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* Location:

** Manchester, 456 wellington Road N, Stockport SK4 5AU
Benefits:

Pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Staff shop, long service awards, Free parking, 23 days holiday (increasing with service), Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit
** Our Story:
** Here at McVitie’s we’ve been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1839. The Manchester factory proudly produce some of McVitie’s most loved products such as Jaffa Cakes, Seriously Chocolatey Digestives, Hobnobs and Penguin, to name a few!

McVitie’s are owned by pladis who are one of the world’s leading snacking companies. We are the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. Our brands include McVitie’s, Ulker and Godiva.

Family and ideas have always been our ingredients. Our founding families believed biscuits and chocolates could bring moments of happiness to the world. Their ideas have stood the test of time. Their spirit continues to inspire our future. It’s in the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. And it’s in the fresh ideas, the new twists, flavours and textures we add to old and new favourites.
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* About the role:

** Our 16,000 colleagues across our global network of bakers, distribution sites and offices each with their own unique, diverse experience to bring happiness with every bite.

If you’re a part of the pladis team, you know what it means to bring it. Whether it’s our resilience, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage and compassion. Our ownership. Our whole selves. We Bring it. Day in, day out.

Reporting into the Refinery shift co-ordinator will focus on the efficient production of Chocolate, intake of ingredients and distribution of chocolate.
** The key responsibilities of the role include:*
* * Operating up to three mixing/refining lines and three conching lines at once.
* Checking the whole process, from ingredients to the finished product, for any issues
* Alarm handling and prioritisation of follow-up actions to minimise downtime or stoppages
* Handling line start‑ups, running batches, and shutting down when required
* Making sure each batch gets the correct QC additions so it meets the final product specification
* Updating team members about any issues or upcoming tasks you see on the control screens
** Bring your experience!*
* ** Essential*
* * PC literate (google, Microsoft office)
* Previous experience of manufacturing chocolate
** Qualifications required
*** Food safety level 2.
* Manual Handling Qualification
* Health and Safety Qualification
** Personal attributes required
*** e.g team player, leadership etc
* Demonstrate positive PACE behaviours at Personal Leadership Level:
* Technical / Professional Skills
* Knowledge and application of business tools
* Ability to carry out and continuously improve operational processes and procedures
* 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.
* If you are an internal candidate - depending on your current role, you may not be required to complete the assessment
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