Services Operator - Night shift in Carlisle

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 because we expect pace and agility, 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.

What’s it like working at a factory? Here at Carr’s we’ve been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1831, the oldest biscuit factory in the world. The Carlisle factory proudly produces some of Carr’s most loved products such as Carr’s crackers (water biscuits), McVitie’s custard creams, bourbon biscuits, ginger nuts, fig rolls, shorties, just to name a few!

Progress your career with us and grow to be part of a supportive and collaborative team where we thrive on working together as one team to meet our goals to create quality products. We are committed to promoting and nurturing a thriving work environment, with an emphasis on internal promotions and recognising the talent within existing teams. Our employees are key to our success and their health and well-being are our priority. Join us, where your hard work makes a difference.

Working in a factory offers stable employment with competitive pay and benefits such as a Pension Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Staff shop, long service awards, Free parking, 27 days holiday, Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit and reward gateway for discounts. Our team is more than just colleagues, we’re a family that supports and encourages each other.

Role objectives

Services Operators are accountable for keeping the factory running smoothly. They will work with the Supervisor to fix any issues and help keep production on track. You will be carrying out tasks that need a hands-on approach and operating machinery. The role needs flexibility and good communication skills. The role requires a can do attitude with commitment to maintaining high standards. Will move lines across the factory as and when required.

Key deliverables

• Loading/Off-Loading incoming goods
• Operation of FLT, EHB, Combi Lifts, VNA and Narrow side Trucks
• Autostore tasks
• Stock Rotation
• Use of PC / SAP / Autostore and Citrix Systems
• Lead Supply Chain Excellence in the area by running team meetings and keeping boards updated
• Train others in area when required
• Flexible in working approach and ensure the department runs in an efficient manner

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 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)

Recruitment process

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. Depending on your current job role, you may not be required to complete the assessments.

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.

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.