Join the pladis Engineering Talent Pool

Join the pladis Engineering Talent Pool

Why Join Our Talent Pool?

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.

pladis is one of the country’s leading snacking companies, home to iconic brands such as McVitie’s, Jacob’s, Carr’s, Go Ahead!, and Jaffa Cakes, with major UK manufacturing sites in Stockport, Aintree (Liverpool), Carlisle, Halifax, Harlesden (North London) and Leicester, all producing products enjoyed by millions. We’re also proud to have been recognised as an outstanding employer by the Top Employers Institute for 5 consecutive years, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where every colleague can thrive.

What Will You Achieve?

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support under the leadership of Area Engineering Managers
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and quality
• Implement continuous improvement programs (e.g., Speedy Kaizen, MBR)
• Manage downtime, PPM conformance, and engineering planning using SAP PM
• Liaise with third-party contractors and ensure safe Permit to Work processes

What We’re Looking For

• Multiskilled engineering experience (mechanical essential, some electrical knowledge)
• Exposure to manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred but not essential)
• Formal engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite.

We’re guided by our purpose and values:

• Purpose-led | Agile | Positive | Resilient | Collaborative

Why pladis?

We’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.

Ready to stay connected?

Join our Engineering Talent Pool today and be the first to hear about exciting opportunities at pladis.

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.