Refinery Operator

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

Title:

Refinery Operator

Salary: £42,740.14

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

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

Here atMcVitie’swe’vebeen 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 bypladiswho 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,Ulkerand 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’sin the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. Andit’sin the fresh ideas, the new twists, flavoursand textures we add to old and new favourites.

Our 16,000 colleagues across our global network of bakers, distributionsitesand offices each with their own unique, diverse experience to bring happiness with every bite. Ifyou’rea part of thepladisteam, you know what it means to bring it. Whetherit’sour resilience, teamspiritor 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.

• 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

• PC literate (google, Microsoft office)
• Previous experience of manufacturing chocolate

• Food safety level 2.
• Manual Handling Qualification
• Health and Safety Qualification

• 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 minutecompetency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.
• If you are an internal candidate…