Job Description

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, resilientand positiveto succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaborationand 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?

We are seeking a highly motivated and pro-active Facilities Apprentice to join the team at our head office in Chiswick Park, London. Working alongside an experienced Facilities Manager, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the workplace, helping to ensure the office environment is safe, functional, and sustainable.

As part of this role, you will complete a Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor apprenticeship with our training provider in which you will spend approximately 20% of your time completing offline learning.

What will be your key deliverables?

· Carry out routine compliance hazard checks and monthly safety audits

· Support the maintenance of a safe working environment in line with health and safety regulations

· Log maintenance requests and ensure they are progressed through to completion

· Liaise with maintenance engineer and contractors as required

· Coordinate with our executive and personal assistants to forward plan weekly meeting room events

· Facilitate meeting room set up requirements according to health and safety standards

· Maintain an organised, safe, and efficient post room

· Manage incoming and outgoing mail and parcels

· Assist with the management of ID access cards

· Support office security processes

· Contribute to waste management and recycling initiatives

· Promote sustainable workplace practices

· Act as a first point of contact for facilities-related queries

· Respond to staff requests with a professional, customer-focused approach

Bring your experience.

Essential

· Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades 4 and above) including Maths and English or equivalent

· Interest in Facilities or Building Services

· Strong organisational, communication and time management skills

· Experience in Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams & SharePoint

· Positive “can-do” attitude

· Willingness to learn and develop

· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and on own initiative

· Applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years

· Non-UK nationals are eligible if whose their residence in the UK and Islands has not during any part of that 3 year period been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education and have permission granted by the UK government to live in the UK and such permission is not for education purposes only

pladis uses 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

· 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.