Machine Operator - Optimus Point

Accrol Papers Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GroceryAid – 24/7 helpline

Refer a Friend scheme (£500)

AE Pension Scheme with AVIVA

Free Flu Jab vouchers

Company Parking

Discount gym memberships

Life Assurance

EV Car Scheme

Free Legal Advice

Exclusive product discounts

Job summary

Navigator Tissue UK Ltd seeks a Line Operative to help keep converting lines running safely and efficiently. You will own your line, ensuring quality and compliance with SOPs, while working with colleagues across production and support teams. A year of hands-on production experience is preferred, with strong commitment to Health & Safety.

Full training is provided; you will contribute to continuous improvement and achieve targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on production experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and ability to follow SOPs.
• Clear and confident communication with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor converting equipment in line with SOPs to ensure optimum performance.
• Carry out regular quality checks and document production activities accurately.
• Escalate non-conformances, downtime or equipment concerns promptly to minimise disruption.
• Support changeovers and assist in resolving minor machine faults.
• Collaborate with production, technical and support teams to maximise productivity.
• Maintain housekeeping and compliance; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Health & Safety

SOP awareness

Clear communicator

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Salary £26,352.56

Shift: 2-2-4 (2 days 2 nights 4 days off)

Job Overview:

Are you ready to play a key role in keeping production moving safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards? We’re looking for proactive and hands on machine operators to join our team at Optimus Point, Glenfield, LE3.

In this fast paced environment, you’ll take ownership of your line, ensuring smooth operation, consistent quality, and full compliance with safety and legal requirements. If you’re someone who takes pride in precision, values teamwork, and thrives on delivering high quality results, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a dynamic manufacturing setting!

About Us

Navigator Tissue UK Ltd is part of The Navigator Company. Previously known as Accrol Group and established in 1993, Navigator Tissue UK is the UK’s leading independent tissue converter producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll, facial tissue products and a range of wet wipes for most of the UK’s major grocery retailers. We currently have five manufacturing sites in Blackburn, Leyland, Leicester, Flint and Bridgwater across the UK, but are in the process of moving rolls manufacturing from Blackburn to Leyland.

Our vision is to deliver the best possible value to the UK consumer on essential everyday tissue and wet wipe products. We ask every individual to do one thing better every day, empowering them through clear communication, personal development opportunities and strong ethical business values.

About You

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with at least a year of hands-on production experience — or are you ready to take the next step into this kind of role?

Do you understand the importance of Health & Safety and feel confident working within established SOPs, always keeping safety, quality, and standards front of mind?

When pressure builds, do you stay focused, organised, and adaptable as priorities shift and deadlines compete? Are you a clear and confident communicator, comfortable working with colleagues at all levels, and someone who approaches challenges with a practical, solution-focused mindset?

Most importantly, do you bring the right attitude? At Navigator Tissue UK, we’re looking for someone reliable, personable, and genuinely team-oriented, someone with a strong work ethic who’s ready to contribute, support others, and make a real difference on the line every day.

The Role

As a Line Operative at Navigator Tissue UK, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, high quality products while keeping our converting lines running efficiently and effectively. Safety will be your top priority, championed through your actions, behaviours, and decision making every day.

Working collaboratively across your designated area, you’ll operate and monitor converting equipment in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure optimum performance. You’ll carry out regular quality checks, complete production documentation accurately, and elevate any non conformances, downtime, or equipment concerns promptly to minimise disruption and maintain high standards.

You’ll support changeovers, assist in resolving minor machine faults, and work closely with production, technical, and support teams to maximise productivity and deliver against the production schedule. Alongside maintaining excellent housekeeping and compliance standards, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure product safety and legality are upheld at every stage of the process.

Full training is given to all successful candidates, with a variety of development opportunities available to enhance existing skills and experience.

• GroceryAid - 24/7 helpline, professional counselling, financial advice, financial grants, and crisis assistance.
• Free Legal Advice through GroceryAid’s 24/7 helpline
• Refer a Friend Scheme, earn up to £500!
• Opportunities for Career Progression
• Supported Personal Development
• AE Pension Scheme with AVIVA
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• 15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership
• 10% off Pure Gym Membership
• Life Assurance Scheme – minimum 1 years’ salary
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Scheme
• Fee-Free Mortgage Advice
• Free Flu Jab Vouchers
• Exclusive Product Discounts
• Access to Company Shop Membership
• Free Car Parking

At The Navigator Company we are committed to the equal treatment of our colleagues and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the team. We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive a suitable number of applications.