Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As 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 impact

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What will this role achieve?

As the Engineering Trainer, you will be fully responsible for the delivering of high-quality Engineering Training, supporting the recruitment and onboarding of site Engineering Apprentices and guiding their development throughout the programme.

What will be your key deliverables?

To maintain the comprehensive Training matrix covering all Engineering capability requirements
Design and deliver Train the trainer programmes to build internal capability
Facilitate the bi-annual training days to deliver compliance and engineering training
Deliver high-quality technical training on: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM’s) Machine size changes Guard removal and refitting General lubrication procedures Machine adjustments, set-up and parts replacement
Create, amend, verify and maintain DSOP’s (Dynamic Standard Operating Procedures) for all training areas. Ensuring all DSOP’s are accurate, compliant and aligned with site Engineering standards
Conduct competency assessments and sign-off engineers/apprentices once training is completed
Carry out assessments as part of the ATM Recruitment process
Complete annual training gap analysis and develop targeted training plans to address capability gaps. · Support the recruitment, onboarding and management of Engineering Apprentices
Guide and support apprentices through their learning journey, ensuring progress against the apprenticeship framework.
Use SFOL (or equivalent systems) to create KPI’s and dashboards that measure training effectiveness and completion rates.
Provide regular reporting on training, progress, competency development, and compliance levels.

Bring your experience.

Essential

Experience with training-based programmes with the engineering field
Identifying skills gaps and providing solutions
Excellent verbal and written and verbal communication skills
Experience with facilitating training-based needs
A background in engineering training

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
25 days + bank holidays
Holiday Enhancement Scheme
1 Volunteering Day per year
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing Support
Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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