Join the pladis Engineering Talent Pool

pladis Foods Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global confectionery company is seeking multiskilled engineers in Manchester who can thrive in a dynamic environment. You'll ensure plant performance and reliability through maintenance and improvements. Ideal candidates have mechanical engineering experience, strong communication skills, and are comfortable working under pressure. Join a team committed to innovation and quality, contributing to an iconic brand's legacy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Install and improve plant and services.
• Support performance and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Multiskilled engineering experience (mechanical essential)

Some electrical knowledge

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Collaborative mindset

Education

Formal engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

SAP PM experience

Job description

Join the pladis Engineering Talent Pool page is loaded## Join the pladis Engineering Talent Pooltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR28787As 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** to succeed here 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 impactClick “Apply” to get started.At pladis, we’re always looking for passionate engineers to help us bring happiness with every bite. By joining our Engineering Talent Pool, you’ll be the first to hear about future opportunities to work in our fast-paced manufacturing operations team.**About Our Manchester Site**Established in 1917, our Manchester site stands as one of pladis UK’s key manufacturing hubs, a place where tradition meets innovation. With a talented team of around 500 colleagues, the site proudly produces some of the nation’s most iconic treats, including:* Jaffa Cakes in a variety of flavours* Chocolate Digestives (Dark, Milk, White and more)* Penguin, Hobnobs, and soon Club and Gold BarsManchester’s rich heritage includes landmark moments like:* Arrival of Penguin in 1969* Launch of its chocolate refinery in 1989* Introduction of the first automated Jaffa Cake line in 1992Celebrating its centenary in 2017 and earning the title of pladis Factory of the Year in 2024, the site continues to evolve—most recently with a £21 million upgrade. It’s more than just a factory; it’s a community of passionate people working together to deliver joy through every bite, across the UK and beyond.As part of our engineering team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring plant performance and reliability. You’ll work on:* Planned maintenance and breakdown repairs* Installation, improvements, and upgrades to plant and services* Driving performance and continuous improvement initiatives* Supporting our journey to World Class maintenance standardsAs part of our engineering team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring plant performance and reliability. You’ll work on:* Planned maintenance and breakdown repairs* Installation, improvements, and upgrades to plant and services* Driving performance and continuous improvement initiatives* Supporting our journey to World Class maintenance standards**What We’re Looking For*** Multiskilled engineering experience (mechanical essential, some electrical knowledge)* Ideally from FMCG manufacturing, but open to other sectors* Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment* Formal engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)* SAP PM experience* Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindsetWe’re an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a diverse, inclusive workplace. Every voice matters, and fresh perspectives help us grow. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.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.Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.