FMCG Manufacturing Operator

Northwood; Kemberton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene product manufacturer is seeking a full-time Machine Operator to ensure the smooth operation of paper converting machines. Ideal candidates will have a technical mindset and experience in a fast-paced FMCG Production environment. This role involves conducting equipment checks, making adjustments, and seeking continuous improvements. Competitive benefits package available.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to set up machines correctly and identify faults.
• Experience operating a Converting Line within the tissue or paper industry preferred.
• Inquisitive mindset with critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of paper converting machines.
• Make minor adjustments to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct equipment checks and maintain safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical and mechanical mindset

Experience in a fast-paced FMCG Production

Critical thinking

Confidence to challenge

Job description

Overview

Your journey with Northwood Hygiene Products starts right here, and we've already invested in you! We proudly run state-of-the-art machinery, providing our people with the tools to produce unparalleled, market-disrupting paper hygiene and wiping products. If you're technically and mechanically minded, and ready to play a key role in producing high-quality paper products, join our talented production team.

Responsibilities

In this full-time Machine Operator role, you will ensure the smooth operation of our paper converting machines, performing checks and ensuring quality meets specifications.

• Work a 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shift pattern on days (06:00-18:00) and nights (18:00-06:00).
• Periodically make minor adjustments to ensure accuracy, referring to job cards and completing documentation correctly.
• Conduct pre-use lifting and equipment guarding checks, maintain housekeeping standards, and submit monthly safety observations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by seeking opportunities and sharing ideas.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

• Technical and mechanical mindset to set up machines correctly and efficiently identify faults to minimise downtime.
• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG Production environment; ideally with large tissue or paper rewinders.
• Critical thinking with an inquisitive mindset (confidence to challenge).
• Ideally, previous experience operating a Converting Line within the tissue or paper industry; if not, candidates from the Food sector or other FMCG environments are welcome.
• As part of the process, if shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a role-relevant assessment sent via email from TalentCentral (SHL). This is a requirement in our selection process; adjustments to complete the online assessment can be requested.