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Relief Wrapping Machine Operator - No.2 Monti, Carlisle
Client: pladis Global
Location: Carlisle, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 8cc8436b9ac7
Job Views: 6
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description:
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Join an ambitious, fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing in iconic brands, infrastructure, and people. We prioritize quality ingredients and talented individuals who share our passion for bringing happiness to consumers and embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis, you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive. We value pace, agility, collaboration, and accountability. If you share these traits, pladis offers global ambition, a clear vision, and opportunities to learn and make an impact.
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Role:
Relief Wrapping Machine Operator
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday am - pm and pm - pm, alternate weeks
Location:
Carlisle, Church Street, Cumbria, CA TG
What’s it like working at a factory?
At Carr’s, we’ve been crafting the UK’s favorite biscuits and cakes since the oldest biscuit factory in the world. Our products include Carr’s crackers, McVitie’s custard creams, bourbon biscuits, ginger nuts, fig rolls, and shorties. Join us to grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment that values internal promotion and recognizes talent.
We prioritize employee health and well-being, offering benefits like a Pension Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff shop, long service awards, free parking, holiday days, enhanced maternity & paternity benefits, and discounts through our reward gateway.
What will this role achieve?
The Relief Wrapping Machine Operator works as part of a team to pack and feed biscuits according to site requirements and may stand in as a Wrapping Machine Operator. The role is accountable for product and process delivery, requiring a proactive attitude and a commitment to high standards. Opportunities for progression include training to become a permanent machine operator and moving lines across the factory as needed.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manually packing products within specifications
* Visually checking for foreign matter/hazards
* Ensuring product quality and safety standards
* Reporting problems to supervisors
* Maintaining hygiene standards
* Supporting improvement initiatives
* Coordinating with production processes
Machine operation duties:
* Carrying out pre-start checks
* Ensuring product quality and specifications
* Understanding equipment setup
* Completing changeovers and re-work procedures
* Adjusting machinery for consistency
* Filling documentation correctly
* Maintaining safety standards
* Completing shift handovers
* Training peers and new staff
* Basic problem diagnosis and maintenance
* Communicating issues effectively
Bring your experience:
Essential:
* Basic numerical and literacy skills
* Manual dexterity
* Basic communication skills
* Problem recognition
* Teamwork skills
* Drive and initiative
* Positive attitude
Desirable:
* Previous experience (training provided)
* Knowledge of manufacturing, HACCP, safety systems
* Understanding of KPIs
Recruitment process:
Assessments: Aptitude and English tests (~ minutes). Interviews: 30-45 minutes competency-based based on company values and experience.
Our Purpose
Bring happiness with every bite. Our values include Purpose-led, Agile, Positive, Resilient, and Collaborative. We promote diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and operate a strict Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies.
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