Production Operative – Team Member 2 (9 Months FTC)

Company: pladis Foods Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

Role Details

Team Member 2 – 9 Months FTC

Annual Salary: £44,385.36

Working Hours: 6:00pm – 6:00am, 4‑week rolling rota:

  • Week1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Week2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Week3: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Week4: Wednesday, Thursday

Location: 10 Waxlow Road, London, NW107NY

What will this role achieve?

As part of the Packing Hall team you will run machinery, check product quality and help maintain high production standards.

Key Deliverables

  • Carry out all pre‑start checks.
  • Evaluate product quality throughout the shift.
  • Operate and control a variety of processes and equipment.
  • Understand equipment and machinery set‑up.
  • Work in a cross‑functional environment.
  • Complete changeovers following the correct procedure.
  • Ensure documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard.
  • Complete shift handovers as agreed.
  • Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required.
  • Perform basic problem diagnosis and work with team members to resolve issues.
  • Maintain efficient operation of packing equipment whilst carrying out quality inspections and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Maximise plant efficiency while minimising waste.
  • Maintain housekeeping and hygiene standards at the highest level.
  • Support the business with the generation of improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Essential: Understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures; ability to work well with others, open to learning and change.
  • Desirable: Experience working with food or machinery in a quality‑focused factory.

Benefits

  • 23 days holiday (increasing with service)
  • Stakeholder pension scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Staff shop / colleague discount scheme
  • Long‑service awards
  • Free onsite parking

Recruitment Process

Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude and a Workplace English assessment (~60minutes). Interview – 45–60 minute competency‑based interview focusing on company values and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings are filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, 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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Posted: June 1st, 2026