Feedend and Ovens 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:

Feedend and Ovens Operative

Salary: £24,628.21 & Fixed amount shift allowance £400.21

Working Hours: Double Days shift pattern. Week one 06:00 – 14:00, Week 2 14:00 – 22:00 (with a green, yellow, red period payback. Red Period – 8 hours Monday to Friday, Yellow Period – 8 hours Monday – Thursday and 6 hours on Friday, Green Period – 8 hours Monday – Thursday with Friday payback – off work.)

Location:Canal Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PQ

Proud to be part of the pladis family, Wigston have been baking biscuits since 1895, making it one of McVitie’s oldest and most cherished production sites. With over a century of biscuit-making heritage, this factory has played a key role in bringing some of Britain’s favourite treats to life to include Victoria, Family Circle, Choc Gems and Ice Gems.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

• 26 days holiday (increasing with service)

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Colleague Discount scheme

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

• Free onsite parking

• Long service awards

• Colleague discount scheme

• Opportunities to volunteer at local charities

Progress your career with us and become part of a team that thrives on working together to create quality products.

We are looking for a Feedend and Ovens Operative who will be responsible for ensuring the quality checks are in line with SQSE procedures and that any quality issues are directly reported to the Team Manager.

Must have a can do attitude and committed to maintaining high standards in a dynamic team. Will move lines across the factory as and when required.

You will need to work effectively with other team members in the department.

• Carry out all pre-start checks

• Ensure biscuits are made to the correct quality and specification for start of shift and throughout

• Understand run in times to maximise changeovers

• Ensure re-work procedure is followed

• Ensure biscuits are to correct quality and specification, make adjusts to machinery settings and dough water/ice levels to maintain consistency

• Responsibility for signing data sheets with correct data. Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard.

• Always maintain everyday factory standards safely

• Carry out metal detection checks as per procedure

• Shift handovers are completed in area and to agreed agenda

• Complete changeovers according to procedure.

• Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required

• Undertake basic problem diagnosis and maintenance

• Communicate directly with relevant person to resolve any issues

• Lead health and safety standards within the area to ensure all work safely.

• Have an understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures.

• Must show good communication techniques as you will be required to complete hourly checks and production updates.

• Can work well with others and be open to learning and change

• We’re looking for people who can work flexibly and adapt to change. You’ll get support to help you succeed.

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