Process Operator Resin Production

EGGER UK; Hexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Free parking

Pension with Life Assurance

23 days holiday

Annual Christmas bonus

Job summary

EGGER UK is seeking a plant operator to join the shift team at Hexham. The role involves operating and maintaining plant processes, ensuring safety and quality, and participating in training to cover all plant functions.

You will be part of a 12-hour shift pattern (days/nights) with opportunities for development and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives. The employer offers a broad benefits package and career growth within a global manufacturing group.

Qualifications

• One day Health and Safety course (training provided).
• Fork lift truck and front loader license (training provided).
• Up to date first aid certificate (training provided).
• Chemical plant process control experience an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an integral member of a shift team within Campact.
• Ensure that workplace, equipment, vehicles and machinery are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Undertake a comprehensive training programme to run every aspect of the processes of the Campact plant and operate plant machinery.
• Attend further training courses as required.
• Be aware of raw material stock levels and complete shift reports detailing usages with a detailed handover.
• Observe and comply with Health and Safety procedures and ensure safety equipment is in order and used at all times.
• Ensure safe operation and report incidents/accidents and hazards.

Job description

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7196 Department:

Your Tasks

• Operate as an integral member of a shift team within Campact.
• 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 processes of the Campact plant and operate plant machinery as per laid down operating procedures.
• Attend any further training courses as required.
• To be aware of all raw material stock levels, and to complete shift reports detailing usages, to include a detailed shift hand over with any specific data required relevant to 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 leader and/ or relevant engineering department as to the condition of the equipment or production problems.
• When required, provide support for holiday/ sickness/ training/ maintenance cover, to help maximise production output and efficiency.
• Make recommendations to line manager to continuously improve the processes, standard operating procedures and work instructions and associated forms to better achieve the prescribed outputs and support the implementation of continuous improvement activities.

Our Requirements

• One day Health and Safety course (training provided).
• Fork lift truck and front loader license (training provided).
• Up to date first aid certificate (training provided).
• Chemical plant process control experience an advantage.
• Proactive in identifying operational issues, contributing practical solutions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Ability to safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot plant machinery while maintaining accurate production data and awareness of raw material usage.
• Effective team player who communicates clearly across shifts and collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and engineering teams to maintain smooth operations.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts days/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.
• 23 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.

Applications Close: 21st September 2026

Your Contact

Jack Smith, HR, T [phone]

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.