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Wrapping Machine Operator – Assortments, Carlisle

Client:

pladis Global

Location:

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

Job Description:

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Join a fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery company investing in iconic brands, infrastructure, and people. We value quality ingredients and hire entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to consumers and embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis, you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive. We expect pace, agility, collaboration, and accountability. If this resonates with you, pladis offers global ambition, a clear vision, and opportunities to learn and impact.

Click “Apply” to get started.

Role:

Wrapping Machine Operator

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, alternate shifts (am – pm and pm – pm)

Location:

Carlisle, Church Street, Cumbria, CA TG

About working at a factory:

Be part of the pladis family, home to iconic UK biscuits and cakes like Carr’s Crackers, McVitie’s Custard Creams, Bourbons, and Ginger Nuts. We offer competitive pay and benefits including days holiday, pension schemes, maternity/paternity benefits, cycle schemes, EAP, onsite parking, and career development opportunities.

Role objectives:

Wrapping Machine Minders are responsible for product and process delivery, working with supervisors to meet production plans, operating machinery, and maintaining high standards. Flexibility and good communication skills are essential; training will be provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform pre-start checks
• Ensure product quality and specifications are met
• Set up equipment and machinery
• Complete changeovers and re-work procedures as per guidelines
• Adjust machinery to maintain product consistency
• Accurately fill out documentation
• Maintain safety standards
• Conduct shift handovers
• Train peers and new staff
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance
• Understand daily planning and communicate issues

Environment:

Fast-paced, noisy, warm factory environment.

Experience needed:

Essential: Basic numeracy, literacy, manual dexterity, communication, problem recognition, teamwork, initiative, positive attitude.

Desirable: Previous manufacturing experience, knowledge of HACCP, performance indicators.

Recruitment process:

Assessments including aptitude and English tests (~minutes), followed by a competency-based interview (~minutes).

Our Purpose:

Bring happiness with every bite. We share values of purpose-led, agile, positive, resilient, and collaborative work culture. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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