Draftsperson

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?

Reporting into the Director of Engineering & Investments (UK&I) You as the draftsperson will be responsible for the creation and alteration of site construction sketches of our manufacturing sites, calculating dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials to ensure meticulous drawings are produced and become a consistent approach across our sites.

What will be your key deliverables?  

• Creating and altering construction sketches
• Management and organization of all Emergent CAD drawings
• Printing of CAD drawings in various formats and packages and delivering them to the correct contact in a timely manner
• Liaise with engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs
• Create detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Design diagrams, maps and layouts to illustrate workflow.
• Ensuring final designs comply with regulations and quality standards.
• Following specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings
• Preparing both rough sketches and detailed work with CADD systems
• Identifying and communicating potential design problems to project team
• Organisation and uploading drawings to web-based storage sites/collaboration project sites to share drawings with project managers and sub-contractors

Bring your experience!

Essential

• Experience in industrial construction project management (with Biscuits, Confectionary or FMCG operation, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare field) is preferable
• Proven working experience for minimum 5 years as a Draftsperson or similar role
• Outstanding fluency and skill within the AutoCad program
• Ability to work well in a team and on own
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Advanced MS Office and MS Project Planning skills
• Experience in document control systems and project report generation
• Achievement focussed and able to work in a direct and often pressurised environment. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment
• A passion for doing high quality work and High attention to detail
• The ability to think critically, innovate, and solve challenging technical problems

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!

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.

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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.