Production Operator

Northwood; The Wyke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A paper hygiene manufacturer in The Wyke is seeking a full-time Machine Operator to ensure the smooth operation of converting machines. The ideal candidate will have a technical and mechanical mindset, experience in FMCG production, and a willingness to drive continuous improvement. This role involves a 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shift pattern, focusing on quality assurance and safety checks.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on various services

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to set up machines accurately and efficiently identify faults.
• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG production environment, especially with tissue or paper machines.
• Confidence to challenge processes and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of paper converting machines and perform quality checks.
• Make minor adjustments and conduct pre-use lifting and equipment checks.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Technical and mechanical mindset

Critical thinking

Experience in FMCG Production

Job description

Your journey with Northwood Hygiene Products starts right here, and we've already invested in you!

We proudly run state-of-the‑art machinery, providing our people with the tools to produce unparalleled, market‑disrupting paper hygiene and wiping products.

If you're technically and mechanically minded, and ready to play a key "roll" in producing high‑quality paper products, join our talented production team.

About the Role

In this full time Machine Operator role, you will ensure the smooth operation of our paper converting machines, performing checks and ensuring quality meets specifications.

You will work a 4 on 4 off, 12‑hour shift pattern of both days (06:00-18:00) and nights (18:00-06:00).

Periodically, you will need to make minor adjustments to ensure accuracy, referring to your job cards and complete documentation correctly.

To ensure zero harm, you will need to conduct pre‑use lifting and equipment guarding checks, maintain housekeeping standards, and submit monthly safety observations.

We are passionate about continuous improvement, and it is crucial that our colleagues seek out opportunities for improvement where possible, sharing any great ideas you have.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on‑site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

What we need from you:

• Technical and mechanical mindset, to enable you to set up our machines correctly and efficiently identify any faults to minimise/avoid downtime.
• Experience in a fast‑paced FMCG Production environment would be fantastic, particularly with large tissue or paper rewinders.
• Critical thinking with an inquisitive mindset (i.e. confidence to challenge) will go a long way.
• Ideally, you will have previous experience operating a Converting Line within the tissue or paper industry. If not, we are still open to hearing from candidates from within the Food sector or other FMCG environments.

As part of our process, if shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a role‑relevant assessment. This will be sent via email from TalentCentral (SHL). Please note this is a requirement in our selection process, therefore we cannot progress with your application until you have completed the candidate assessment. If you require any adjustments necessary to complete the online assessment, please get in touch