Process Operator (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

EGGER UK; Hexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Free parking in secure staff car park

Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks

26.5 days holiday

Job summary

EGGER UK is seeking a production operator in Hexham to join the Lamination department. This is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract based in Hexham, United Kingdom.

You will support board/paper prep, pressing, inspections, banding and warehouse duties while maintaining safe, clean work areas. The role requires flexibility for 12 hour day and night shifts, and you will participate in training across all Lamination functions, with opportunities for career development in an international manufacturing

Qualifications

• Basic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrates a proactive commitment to safety by identifying hazards, following procedures and minimising risk to people, equipment and environment.
• Maintains high quality standards by working accurately and addressing errors promptly.
• Works effectively with colleagues to achieve team objectives and maintain efficient operations.
• Delivers work to required standards, manages priorities under pressure and deadlines.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts Days and Nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a member of the team in the Lamination department.
• Ensure the workplace, equipment, vehicles and machinery are maintained clean and tidy.
• Undertake training to run every aspect of the lamination department including boards/paper prep, pressing, inspections, banding, fork truck and general warehouse duties.
• Attend training courses at EGGER UK locations as required.
• Complete shift reports detailing production and downtime and liaise with the Shift Supervisor and Day Support.
• Observe and comply with Health and Safety procedures and ensure safety equipment is used.
• Observe and comply with the Quality Manual and liaise with engineering about production equipment conditions.
• Provide support for holiday/sickness/training/maintenance cover to maximise production output and efficiency.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Department

This role is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

• Operate as a member of the team in the Lamination department.
• Ensure that the work place, equipment, vehicles and machinery are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Undertake a comprehensive training programme to be able to run every aspect of the lamination department, to include boards/paper preparation, pressing, inspections, banding, fork truck and general warehouse duties.
• Attend any further training courses as required at other EGGER UK locations.
• Complete shift reports detailing production, downtime, to include any specific data required relevant to shift. Liaise with the Shift Supervisor and Day Support with regard to the operations of the shift.
• Observe and comply with all safety precautions as detailed in the Health and Safety procedures and to ensure that safety equipment is in good order and used at all times.
• Ensure that the operation and related tasks are conducted in a safe working manner and that any incidents/ accidents and hazards are duly reported
• Observe and comply with the Company Quality Systems as detailed in the Quality Manual.
• Liaise with the shift supervisor and relevant engineering department as to the condition of the production equipment or problems.
• Provide support for holiday/ sickness/ training/ maintenance cover, to help maximise production output and efficiency when required.

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7113

Our Requirements

• Basic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Demonstrates a proactive commitment to safety by identifying hazards, following procedures, and taking appropriate action to minimise risk to people, equipment, and the environment.
• Maintains high standards of quality by working accurately, identifying errors or issues promptly, and taking corrective action to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Works effectively with colleagues, sharing information and supporting others to achieve team objectives and maintain efficient operations.
• Consistently delivers work to the required standard, managing priorities effectively and maintaining performance under pressure and within deadlines.
• Able to Work 12 hour shifts Days and Nights.

We Offer

Join Northumberland's largest family-owned manufacturing employer; where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.
• Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12.000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.