Production Operative - Team Member 2
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Production Operative - Team Member 2 at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (McVitie's factory)
Location: Harlesden, London (10 Waxlow Road, NW10 7NY)
Salary: £44,385.36 per year
Type: Full-time, On-site (Night shift 7pm-7am, rotating rota)
Posted: 6 days ago | Expires: May 16, 2026
About the Role
As a Team Member 2 in the Packing Hall, you'll work as part of a team to run machinery, check product quality, and help maintain high production standards at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] factory.
Key Deliverables
- Carry out all pre-start checks
- Carry out product quality evaluations throughout the shift
- Control and operate a variety of processes and equipment
- Understand equipment and machinery set up
- Work in a cross-functional working environment
- Complete changeovers following correct procedure
- Ensure documentation is filled in correctly
- Complete shift handovers
- Train peers and new operatives when required
- Undertake basic problem diagnosis
- Ensure efficient operation of packing equipment with quality inspections and safety
- Maximise plant efficiency whilst minimising waste
- Keep housekeeping and hygiene standards at the highest level
- Support improvement initiatives
- Occasionally hand pack and hand stack boxes
- Cleaning duties
Essential Experience
- Understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures
- Ability to work well with others
- Open to learning and change
Desirable Experience
Experience working with food or machinery in a quality-focused factory is valuable, but not essential.
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 Workplace English (approx. 60 min). Interview – 45-60 minute competency-based interview based on company values and experience.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies, home to brands including [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], GODIVA, and Ülker. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] factory in Harlesden has been crafting biscuits since 1902. For more information, visit www.pladisglobal.com. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.