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Scotsman
27-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
McVitie's: chocolate digestives biscuits careers and jobs
From Jaffa Cakes to Cream Crackers, new roles are baking across the UK 🍪 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Major £68 million investment will upgrade McVitie's factories across the UK Dozens of new jobs are being created, including in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Stockport Roles range from production and engineering to logistics and quality control Investment aims to boost biscuit-making capacity and secure long-term growth McVitie's owner Pladis also makes Jacob's and luxury chocolate brand Godiva The maker of household favourite snacks like Digestives and Jaffa Cakes, is investing £68 million into its UK biscuit empire – and it's creating a host of new job opportunities in the process. With investment on this scale, now's the perfect time to snap up a role with one of the UK's most iconic food brands. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From factory-floor roles to skilled engineering and production jobs, McVitie's investment promises a fresh batch of career options across the country. Here's what's changing, where to look, and how to land a role at one of Britain's most iconic snack makers. (Photo: DAVE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images What's happening at McVitie's? McVitie's parent company Pladis – which also owns Jacob's and luxury chocolate brand Godiva – has unveiled plans to upgrade and expand its UK operations: £33 million is being pumped into the Liverpool Aintree site (home of Jacob's Cream Crackers) for new ovens, machinery, and a major site refurbishment. £21 million is going into the Stockport Jaffa Cake factory, adding a new chocolate moulding line. £2 million will fund 48 new roles at the Carlisle site, the world's oldest biscuit factory. The remaining £12 million will boost infrastructure at other UK locations, including Halifax, Leicester, and Harlesden in London. All upgrades are due to be completed by the end of 2026, boosting both production and job security across Pladis' UK network. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What kind of jobs are available at McVitie's? While McVitie's hasn't yet listed every role tied to the investment, previous and current vacancies suggest there'll be a wide range of opportunities, including: Production Operatives – for biscuit baking, packaging, and quality control. – for biscuit baking, packaging, and quality control. Machine Operators and Engineers – to manage and maintain new equipment. – to manage and maintain new equipment. Food Technologists and Quality Assurance roles – ensuring products meet high standards. – ensuring products meet high standards. Warehouse, logistics, and supply chain staff – especially at expanded sites. – especially at expanded sites. Hygiene and maintenance operatives – vital for safe and efficient operations. Some roles may be entry-level with on-the-job training, while others will require technical or mechanical experience. How to apply for a job at McVitie's or Pladis Pladis regularly lists job openings across its UK sites. Here's how to find and apply for roles: Visit the official careers site: Head to to browse and apply for current vacancies. Head to to browse and apply for current vacancies. Use job search platforms: Roles are also posted on sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and TotalJobs – just search for 'McVitie's' or 'Pladis' + your local area. Roles are also posted on sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and TotalJobs – just search for 'McVitie's' or 'Pladis' + your local area. Register for job alerts: Many platforms let you set alerts for when new jobs go live in your area or field of interest. Many platforms let you set alerts for when new jobs go live in your area or field of interest. Check local recruitment agencies: Agencies in Liverpool, Stockport, and Carlisle may also list temporary or permanent roles linked to the factory expansions. Are you job-hunting? To view thousands of roles available right now, visit the JobsToday website.
Scotsman
27-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
McVitie's: chocolate digestives biscuits careers and jobs
From Jaffa Cakes to Cream Crackers, new roles are baking across the UK 🍪 Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Major £68 million investment will upgrade McVitie's factories across the UK Dozens of new jobs are being created, including in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Stockport Roles range from production and engineering to logistics and quality control Investment aims to boost biscuit-making capacity and secure long-term growth McVitie's owner Pladis also makes Jacob's and luxury chocolate brand Godiva The maker of household favourite snacks like Digestives and Jaffa Cakes, is investing £68 million into its UK biscuit empire – and it's creating a host of new job opportunities in the process. With investment on this scale, now's the perfect time to snap up a role with one of the UK's most iconic food brands. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From factory-floor roles to skilled engineering and production jobs, McVitie's investment promises a fresh batch of career options across the country. Here's what's changing, where to look, and how to land a role at one of Britain's most iconic snack makers. (Photo: DAVE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images What's happening at McVitie's? McVitie's parent company Pladis – which also owns Jacob's and luxury chocolate brand Godiva – has unveiled plans to upgrade and expand its UK operations: £33 million is being pumped into the Liverpool Aintree site (home of Jacob's Cream Crackers) for new ovens, machinery, and a major site refurbishment. £21 million is going into the Stockport Jaffa Cake factory, adding a new chocolate moulding line. £2 million will fund 48 new roles at the Carlisle site, the world's oldest biscuit factory. The remaining £12 million will boost infrastructure at other UK locations, including Halifax, Leicester, and Harlesden in London. All upgrades are due to be completed by the end of 2026, boosting both production and job security across Pladis' UK network. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What kind of jobs are available at McVitie's? While McVitie's hasn't yet listed every role tied to the investment, previous and current vacancies suggest there'll be a wide range of opportunities, including: Production Operatives – for biscuit baking, packaging, and quality control. – for biscuit baking, packaging, and quality control. Machine Operators and Engineers – to manage and maintain new equipment. – to manage and maintain new equipment. Food Technologists and Quality Assurance roles – ensuring products meet high standards. – ensuring products meet high standards. Warehouse, logistics, and supply chain staff – especially at expanded sites. – especially at expanded sites. Hygiene and maintenance operatives – vital for safe and efficient operations. Some roles may be entry-level with on-the-job training, while others will require technical or mechanical experience. How to apply for a job at McVitie's or Pladis Pladis regularly lists job openings across its UK sites. Here's how to find and apply for roles: Visit the official careers site: Head to to browse and apply for current vacancies. Head to to browse and apply for current vacancies. Use job search platforms: Roles are also posted on sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and TotalJobs – just search for 'McVitie's' or 'Pladis' + your local area. Roles are also posted on sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and TotalJobs – just search for 'McVitie's' or 'Pladis' + your local area. Register for job alerts: Many platforms let you set alerts for when new jobs go live in your area or field of interest. Many platforms let you set alerts for when new jobs go live in your area or field of interest. Check local recruitment agencies: Agencies in Liverpool, Stockport, and Carlisle may also list temporary or permanent roles linked to the factory expansions.
The Independent
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Jaffa Cake factory gets extra £21 million investment
Pladis, the Turkish-owned snacking giant behind McVitie's and Jacob's, is investing £68 million into its British operations. The substantial investment aims to significantly boost manufacturing capacity and productivity across its UK factories. A major portion, £33 million, is earmarked for the Liverpool Aintree facility, with £21 million for the Stockport Jaffa Cake factory and £2 million for the Carlisle site, creating 48 new jobs. An additional £12 million will support infrastructure across Pladis's wider UK network, including sites in Halifax, Harlesden, and Leicester. The company anticipates that these extensive investment plans will be completed by the end of 2026, fostering growth for its beloved brands.
The Independent
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
McVitie's owner invests £68 million into factories across the UK
Pladis, the Turkish-owned snacking giant behind beloved brands like McVitie's and Jacob's, is set to inject a substantial £68 million into its British operations. The significant investment aims to "supercharge" the growth of its iconic brands by boosting manufacturing capacity and productivity across its UK factories. The London-based company has earmarked the majority of the funds for sites across the north-west of England. This includes a £33 million overhaul of its Liverpool Aintree facility, known for baking Jacob's cream crackers. The comprehensive refurbishment will see the installation of new ovens and infrastructure, a notable development given the company's plans in 2023 to reduce the Aintree site's size, which had put 361 workers at risk of redundancy. Further investment includes £21 million for a new chocolate moulding line at its Stockport Jaffa Cake factory. Additionally, £2 million will be allocated to its Carlisle site, the world's oldest biscuit factory, creating 48 new roles. A further £12 million will support infrastructure across Pladis's wider UK network, encompassing facilities in Halifax, Harlesden in north London, and Leicester, alongside the aforementioned sites. Mete Buyurgan, Pladis' UK and Ireland managing director, commented on the announcement, stating: "Today's announcement is an important milestone in renovating our sites and unlocking capacity for our growth story. We have a fantastic suite of much-loved brands, baked by dedicated colleagues, and we have a responsibility to continue to nurture these brands for customers and consumers across the world. The news of these investments we are sharing today will enable us to achieve this." The company anticipates these extensive investment plans will be completed by the end of 2026.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McVitie's owner Pladis invests into UK operations
UK snacking giant Pladis has invested £68m ($91.6m) across its local operations. According to the Godiva chocolate brand owner, most of the investment is earmarked for its sites in the Northwest of England and is expected to help boost the growth of some of its best-known brands. At its factory in Stockport, where it manufactures McVitie's biscuits and Jaffa Cake, Pladis is investing £21m to introduce a new chocolate moulding line featuring robotic technology. Meanwhile, Liverpool's Aintree site, where Jacob's Cream Crackers are made, will benefit from a £33m overhaul, including the installation of new ovens and infrastructure. Furthermore, £2m will be used to invest in the group's savoury assortments department in Carlisle, resulting in the bakery recruiting and training 48 new colleagues. Some £12m has also been allocated to support infrastructure across its UK sites which - alongside Stockport, Liverpool and Carlisle - include facilities in Halifax, Harlesden in North London and Leicester. The business said it is also furthering its sustainability goals with the investment, as it is expected to cut 876 tonnes of carbon emissions each year across its UK operations. Founded in 2016, Pladis employs 16,000 people across 27 bakeries and factories in 11 countries, with its brands sold in more than 110 countries. This latest investment rollout is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. Pladis' managing director for UK and Ireland, Mete Buyurgan said the news marked 'an important milestone in renovating our sites and unlocking capacity for our growth story. 'We have a fantastic suite of much-loved brands, baked by dedicated colleagues, and we have a responsibility to continue to nurture these brands for customers and consumers across the world,' the managing director said. 'The news of these investments we are sharing today will enable us to achieve this.' The news comes during a period of sustained growth for Pladis, as its global revenue increased by 8% year-on-year to £2.8 billion, according to its most recent financial report in 2023. Earlier this year, the snacks manufacturer launched an accelerator programme aimed at supporting early-stage companies both locally and internationally. "McVitie's owner Pladis invests into UK operations " was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
