Production Mill Operator - Pulper

Pioneer Selection; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturer is seeking a reliable and motivated individual for the role of Production Mill Operator – Pulper in Lancaster. This full-time, permanent position involves operating pulp machinery, ensuring output efficiency, and adhering to health & safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and teamwork skills, along with industrial experience and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance (after probation)

Employee wellbeing portal and voucher incentives

Salary increase scheduled for February 2026

Regular long breaks built into the shift cycle

Qualifications

• Industrial or manual labour experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring pulp machinery.
• Recording production data and tracking downtime.
• Performing daily FLT and routine machine checks.

Skills

Communication

Team Working

Problem Solving

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Lancaster, Lancashire | Full-Time, Permanent
£25,515.36 per annum + Overtime | 7am - 7pm 2 days 2 nights 4 off - 7 times and then 18 days off

Looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment?
A well-established UK manufacturer is seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join their team as a Production Mill Operator – Pulper. This is an opportunity to grow your skills, gain industry experience, and work toward career progression.

The Role

You’ll support pulp production operations to maintain high standards of output, efficiency, and safety. Key duties include:

Operating and monitoring pulp machinery

Recording production data and tracking downtime

Performing daily FLT and routine machine checks

Adhering to health & safety protocols

Troubleshooting minor production issues

Candidate Requirements

Strong communication and team-working skills

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Sound problem-solving ability

Industrial or manual labour experience preferred

Willingness to learn new equipment and procedures

Shift Pattern

2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off repeated for 7 cycles

Followed by 18 days off

36 hours per week

Saturday: Time and a Half

Sunday: Double Time

Monthly product allowance (after probation)

Employee wellbeing portal and voucher incentives

Salary increase scheduled for February 2026

Regular long breaks built into the shift cycle

Location

Lancaster, Lancashire (Exact address shared at interview stage)
Candidates must be able to reliably commute.

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT