Relief Technical Operator - 12 months maternity cover in Carlisle

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive 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.

Location: Carlisle, 54 Church Street, Cumbria, CA2 5TG

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Reward Gateway for benefits
• Happiness Hub - access to retailer discounts and much more

The role requires a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who is committed to maintaining high standards in production whilst working as part of a dynamic team. Must want to progress within your team as you will be trained to step into the permanent role when needed. Will be required to move lines across the factory as and when required.

Technical Operator responsibilities

• Prioritise and agree allocation of tasks within Technical Operator Team
• Take ownership and accountability for Supply Chain Excellence in the area (including Tiered Meetings and SCE Boards)
• Establish high standards of work and work proactively in developing continuous improvement within the area
• Carry out all pre-start checks
• Ensure product is made to the correct quality and specification for start of shift and throughout
• Understand equipment and machinery set up
• Ensure changeovers are completed to procedure
• Ensure any re-work procedures are followed
• Carry out machine changeovers
• Ensure product is to correct quality and specification, make adjustments to machinery settings to maintain product consistency
• Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard
• Always maintain everyday factory standards safely
• 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
• Ensure team understand the planning of their daily tasks
• Communicate directly with relevant person to resolve any issue
• Machine fault identification, diagnosis and rectification (where applicable)
• Confirm and prioritise production activity in line with production plan

Bring your experience

Essential

• Basic numerical and literacy knowledge
• Manual dexterity
• Basic communication skills
• Basic problem recognition
• Excellent team working skills
• Be able to multi-task and have the drive and tenacity to work under your own initiative
• Positive attitude and willingness to drive change within operational environment

Desirable

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential, training will be given.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and of HACCP and safe systems of work
• Understand zonal Key Performance Indicators (production targets, waste levels and line performance)

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.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite. It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values. Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful. Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer. Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our values

• Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
• Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers
• Positive – We’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
• Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
• Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great 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.

Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.