Production Support Operative

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: Production Support Operative

Salary:  £28,890.49

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

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. 

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.  

The Manchester factory are in an exciting transition period with huge investment as we are welcoming new products to the site, including Club and Gold Bar. 

What will be your key deliverables?            

• Supporting the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the site
• Moving pallets, packaging and finished products between production and warehouse areas using site equipment, including forklift trucks
• Operating pallet wrapping equipment and applying labels where required
• Updating production information boards and sharing progress with the team
• moving finished product to the conveyor feeding the auto stretch wrap  and labeller  
• Replenishing wrapping film and label reels to keep operations running smoothly
• Assisting with unloading and moving materials within the production area
• Supporting waste and rework processes in line with site standards
• Working alongside colleagues across Production, Logistics and Warehouse teams to meet customer demand
• Providing flexible support across the operation when needed
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping

What we are looking for:

• FLT licence is required – training and assessment will be provided 
• A positive, team focused approach
• Good communication skills
• A commitment to safety, quality and doing the right thing
• A willingness to learn and support others

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. 

If you are an internal candidate - depending on your current role, you may not be required to complete the assessment 

Best mix of ingredients  

Positive – Self-motivated, optimistic, adventurous, and inspiring. 

Resilient – Quick to adapt to change, fast learner, and persistent in the face of setbacks. 

Collaborative – Willing to work with others for mutual success. 

Purpose Led – Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the world with every bite. 

Agile – Ever evolving, never satisfied and never standing still. 

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every excellent recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.