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 Click “Apply” to get started. Role: Packer Salary:  £33,040.48 Working Hours: Monday - Friday 10pm - 6am Location: Carlisle, 54 Church Street, Cumbria, CA2 5TG  What’s it like working at the factory?  Proud to be part of the pladis family, Carr’s have been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1831.  We’re the oldest biscuit factory in the world producing some of our most loved products including Carr’s Crackers, McVitie’s Custard Creams, Bourbons and Ginger Nuts to name just a few!  We offer competitive pay and benefits including:  27 days holiday  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  Staff shop   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? Will be able to carry out packing tasks and work well with others when packing and feeding biscuits, following all site requirements. And also need to be proactive with a positive attitude and committed to keeping high production standards while working as part of a busy team What will be your key deliverables? Manually pack products within specifications (includes bending, lifting, stretching)   Visually check for foreign matter / hazards   Ensure quality of biscuits being packed is within product specifications  Ensure adherence to all quality and safety standards.   Work to a high standard, enabling plants to achieve planned output.    Report any problems to Packing Supervisor   Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.   Support the Supervisors in the introduction and support of any improvement initiatives.    Provide a co-ordinated link with all production processes on the line.   Minimise Waste and re-cycle all product effectively   Bring your experience Essential Basic numerical and literacy knowledge   Manual dexterity   Basic communication skills   Basic problem recognition   Previous knowledge of manufacturing environment   Excellent team working skills What does the recruitment process consist of?  Assessments Workplace English assessment. These should take around 15 - 20 minutes to complete.  Interview – 30 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.  If you are an internal candidate - depending on your current role, you may not be required to complete the assessment  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. pladis is an ambitious global snacking company and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate. Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 15,000+ global workforce spans 26 bakeries and factories and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’. As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world. For more information, please visit : www.pladisglobal.com For our Privacy policy please click here

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