Refinery Operator

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 dont 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 bepurpose-ledresilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility we insist oncollaborationand 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:Refinery Operator

Salary:42740.14

Working Hours:Rotating:12-hour days & nights shift pattern (2 days 2 nights 4off)

Location:Manchester 456 wellington Road N Stockport SK4 5AU

Benefits:Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Staff shop long service awards Free parking 23 days holiday (increasing with service) Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit

Our Story:

Here atMcVitieswevebeen crafting the UKs favourite biscuits and cakes since 1839. The Manchester factory proudly produce some of McVities most loved products such as Jaffa Cakes Seriously Chocolatey Digestives Hobnobs and Penguin to name a few!

McVities are owned bypladiswho are one of the worlds leading snacking companies. We are the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. Our brands include McVitiesUlkerand Godiva.

Family and ideas have always been our ingredients. Our founding families believed biscuits and chocolates could bring moments of happiness to the world. Their ideas have stood the test of time. Their spirit continues to inspire our the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. Anditsin the fresh ideas the new twistsflavoursand textures we add to old and new favourites.

About the role:

Our 16000 colleagues across our global network of bakers distributionsitesand offices each with their own unique diverse experience to bring happiness with every part of thepladisteam you know what it means to bring it. Whetheritsour resilience teamspiritor go-getting attitude. Our courage and compassion. Our ownership. Our whole selves. We Bring it. Day in day out.

Reporting into the Refinery shift co-ordinator will focus on the efficient production of Chocolate intake of ingredients and distribution of chocolate.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Operating up to three mixing/refining lines and three conching lines at once.

• Checking the whole process from ingredients to the finished product for any issues

• Alarm handling and prioritisation of follow-up actions to minimise downtime or stoppages

• Handling line startups running batches and shutting down when required

• Making sure each batch gets the correct QC additions so it meets the final product specification

• Updating team members about any issues or upcoming tasks you see on the control screens

Bring your experience!

Essential

• PC literate (google Microsoft office)

• Previous experience of manufacturing chocolate

Qualifications required

• Food safety level 2.

• Manual Handling Qualification

• Health and Safety Qualification

Personal attributes required

• e.g team player leadership etc

• Demonstrate positive PACE behaviours at Personal Leadership Level:

• Technical / Professional Skills

• Knowledge and application of business tools

• Ability to carry out and continuously improve operational processes and procedures

What does the recruitment process consist of

• Assessments Swift Comprehensive Aptitude assessment along with a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 45 60 minutes to complete.

• Interview 45-60 minutecompetency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.

• If you are an internal candidate - depending on your current role you may notbe requiredto complete the assessment

Best mix of ingredients

• Positive Self-motivated optimistic adventurous and inspiring.

• Resilient Quick to adapt to change fast learner and persistent in the face of setbacks.

• Collaborative Willing to work with others for mutual success.

• Purpose Led Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the world with every bite.

• Agile Ever evolving never satisfied and never standing still.

pladisis an equal opportunities employer like every excellent recipewerea thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to workthatsas 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 andnew ideashelp us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipatein 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.