Production Operative - Team Member 1 (FTC)

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: Team Member 1 (FTC)
Salary: TBC
Working Hours: 2-week rotating pattern, 12hrs (06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00) No weekends!
Location: Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 4EY. Easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield (West Yorkshire areas)
Education Requirements: We are more interested in the current skills of the person applying rather than their previous academic achievements however we would prefer applicants to have a GCSE pass in English and Maths.
What’s it like working at a factory?
Proud to be part of the pladis family, our Halifax factory has been part of the McVitie’s story since 1900. Since 1992, we’ve proudly held the title of the official home of McVitie’s Cakes, carrying the sweet responsibility of baking some of the UK’s most beloved treats such as Jamaica Ginger Cake, Chocolate Hobnob flapjacks, Chocolate Digestive slices and Galaxy cake bars.
We offer competitive pay and benefits including:
23 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
A variety of our products are available for purchase on-site at the factory.
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?
Overseeing the baking process for our fabulous products, on a production line (checking and monitoring their production, just like how you would bake at home...but easier in some ways)
What will be your key deliverables?
Overseeing the baking process for loaf cakes, cake bars & flapjacks on a production line. (Checking and monitoring production, just like how you would bake at home...but easier in some ways.)
Checking the product quality throughout the shift, to ensure its tastiness
Maintaining our equipment and machines, in line with guides, to make sure we can bake at our best
Communicating with colleagues
Identifying opportunities to improve the way we do things
Training others (once trained!)
Maintaining our working standards, ensuring hygiene and safety to our people and products
Once trained, owning the mixing responsibilities (ingredients), process area (baking), wrapping and/or transporting of the product we produce
Reviewing processes to maximise efficiency, ensuring waste is minimised
Collaborating with colleagues to problem solve against production issues which may crop up
Bring your experience
Essential and Desirable
While prior experience in a factory environment is beneficial, what matters most to us is recruiting people who share our values. We provide training and support to help every new team member succeeds.
What does the recruitment process consist of?
Whilst we do ask for CV to showcase your skills and experience, if you would prefer to format this into a letter, or other format, this will also be accepted.
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 are an internal member of staff, you might not need to do all the assessments it is dependent on your current role.
What is Halifax McVities is like as a place to work
Who We Are:
A positive and inclusive place who appreciate the diversity of our people. We love to support our colleagues and celebrate together with events such as Christmas, Ramadan, Pride, National Cake Day!
Growth & Development:
On-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to help you thrive
Formal learning opportunities for further professional development
We always look to invest in our talent. pladis is one of the world's fastest-growing snacking companies, and home to iconic brands like McVitie’s, GODIVA, and Ülker, alongside regional favourites such as Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz and more. There’s a wide variety of different roles on-site both in the factory, and in our offices - Manufacturing, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance & Food Safety, Logistics & Planning, Learning & Development, Project Management & Human Resources. We have a Head Office in London and seven other locations around the UK.
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