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 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.
Role: Barrow Operative - Line Assortments
Working Hours: Monday - Friday am - pm and pm - pm, alternate weeks, both A & B shifts available
Location: Carlisle, Church Street, Cumbria, CA TG
What’s it like working at a factory?
Here at Carr’s we’ve been crafting the UK’s favourite biscuits and cakes since, the longest running bakery in the United Kingdom and the oldest biscuit factory in the world. The Carlisle factory proudly produces some of Carr’s most loved products such as Carr’s crackers (water biscuits), McVitie’s custard creams, bourbon biscuits, ginger nuts, fig rolls, shorties, just to name a few!
Progress your career with us and grow to be part of a supportive and collaborative team where we thrive on working together as one team to meet our goals to create quality products.
We are committed to promoting and nurturing a thriving work environment, with an emphasis on internal promotions and recognising the talent within existing teams.
Our employees are key to our success and their health and well-being are our priority. Join us, where your hard work makes a difference.
Working in a factory offers stable employment with competitive pay and benefits such as a Pension Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Staff shop, long service awards, Free parking, days holiday, Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit and reward gateway for discounts.
Our team is more than just colleagues, we’re a family that supports and encourages each other.
What will this role achieve?
You will be reporting to the Team Manager and Packing Supervisor and develop a key working relationship to provide support to fellow work colleagues, maintain effective communication with the line/departmental management team. The main part of this role is the internal movement of product via hand barrow which will involve being active all day with stock control.
What will be your key deliverables?
1. You should demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment
2. Possess a positive attitude
3. Ability to work under their own initiative and demonstrate a flexible approach
4. Willingness to drive change within our operational environment
Bring your experience
Essential
1. Able to work with the minimum of supervision
2. Diligent and detail conscious
3. Communicate effectively with work colleagues
4. Deliver an effective and efficient service to the department
5. Flexible in their approach to work
6. Have an understanding of good manufacturing practice
7. A good knowledge of HACCP and Safe Systems of Work
8. Good numeracy and literacy knowledge
9. Must be vigilant
Desirable
What does the recruitment process consist of?
Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude assessment along with a Workplace English assessment. These should take around – minutes to complete.
Interview – - minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.
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.
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.
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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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