Machine Operator (Converting/Rewinder)

Northwood; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks a production team member to operate state-of-the-art machinery and ensure high-quality tissue and kitchen towels. The role requires technical and mechanical skills, with experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment preferred. You will maintain quality, adhere to safety protocols, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This job offers a structured 4-on-4-off shift pattern and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and product discounts.

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

• Technical and mechanical mindset to efficiently identify faults and minimize downtime.
• Experience in fast-paced FMCG production environment is desirable.
• Ability to challenge procedures when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Operate rewinder machines and ensure quality meets specifications.
• Ensure documentation is completed correctly and perform checks.
• Participate in zero-harm initiatives and focus on safety practices.

Skills

Technical mindset

Mechanical skills

Critical thinking

Experience in FMCG

Inquisitive mindset

Job description

Overview

Are you technically and mechanically minded, and ready to play a key "roll" in producing high-quality tissue and kitchen towels?

You may see many of our brands in your local supermarket, and you may even have some of them in your home! Imagine being a key part of making that happen. Join our talented production team and operate our state-of-the-art machinery in a fast-paced and exciting environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate rewinder machines, perform checks, and ensure quality meets specifications.
• 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.
• Support continuous improvement by seeking opportunities for cost savings and sharing ideas.
• Adhere to safety practices in environments with high temperatures and dust from tissue fibers; participate in zero-harm initiatives.

Shift

Shift pattern: 4-on-4-off (2 night shifts 18:00–06:00, 2 day shifts 06:00–18:00, then four days off).

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms
• 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 and efficiently identify faults to minimise downtime.
• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG production environment is desirable, particularly with large tissue or paper rewinders.
• Critical thinking with an inquisitive mindset (confidence to challenge when appropriate).
• Ideally, experience operating a Converting Line within the tissue or paper industry; if not, candidates from the Food sector or other FMCG environments are welcome.