Join the pladis Engineering 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.

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 Bars

Manchester’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 1992

Celebrating 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