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: Tipper / Mixer Operator

Annual Salary: £30,490.25

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

What’s it like working at the factory?

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.

What will this role achieve?  

As a Tipper / Mixing Operator you will help keep the area safe, tip small ingredients, make mixes and work well with the team. You’ll work with the Advanced Team Members and Team Managers to sort out any problems and help achieve the production plan. You’ll do hands-on tasks and use machines. Being flexible and able to talk with others is important.

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.

What will be your key deliverables?  

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

• Carry out all pre-start checks on equipment including waste compactor and PLT trucks

• Tipping small ingredients and making dough to the correct specifications. Ensure enough is available throughout the shift.

• Ensure that all ingredients are correctly labelled and to correct standard

• Ensure that all batch codes are correct and batch boards updated

• 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.

• Take part in tiered meetings and have an active role in the boards as part of Supply Chain Excellence.  

Bring your experience

Essential

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

• You must communicate clearly 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.

Desirable  

Experience on a production line is desirable however all training will be required.

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude and a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 60 minutes to complete.

Interview – 45-60 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.

If you’re an internal member of staff, depending on your current job role, you may not be required to complete all of 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.

Best mix of ingredients

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.