Skilled Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK manufacturer as a Machine Operator in Telford! This role offers a dynamic environment where safety and teamwork are paramount. With state-of-the-art machinery, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient production runs while enjoying benefits like voluntary overtime and a company pension. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a market-leading firm in the paper hygiene industry. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Voluntary overtime at enhanced rates

Company pension

Life assurance

Free early access to pay scheme

Employee referral scheme

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy FMCG environment is essential.
• Familiarity with HMI screens for machine management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines efficiently and drive productivity.
• Monitor machines for seamless production and conduct quality assessments.
• Perform routine maintenance and maintain production records.

Skills

Operative experience in FMCG

Experience with HMI screens

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking to join a leading UK manufacturer based on Stafford Park, Telford?

If so, Northwood would like to hear from you!

We are a group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the commercial and consumer market, and are on the look out for permanent experienced Machine Operators to join our Production team.

With state-of-the-art machinery, career progression and being apart of our head-office, you can develop your skills, whilst helping us to be the market-leading partner of choice in the commercial tissue industry, delivering high quality products to our customers.

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).

Job Opportunity

Our Production Operators are at the core of our operations, where safety comes first and our values guide every step. You'll thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your efforts make a direct impact on our products and overall success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Efficiently set up machines, reduce downtime and drive productivity through teamwork
• Operate and closely monitor multiple machines to ensure seamless & efficient production runs
• Conduct pre-use checks of machinery, promptly identifying and addressing any potential issues or faults, using available tools such as the process fault tree
• Undertake regular quality assessments of finished products, ensuring they consistently adhere to our high customer standards
• Carry out routine maintenance and precise cleaning of machinery
• Maintain accurate records of production output and downtime, collaborating with your team to achieve and surpass targets
• Develop your understanding of our processes to enable you to optimise the production flow

Company Benefits

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

Essential Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Operative experience in a busy FMCG environment
• Previous experience using HMI screens to monitor & manage machines would be advantageous

We have a dedicated Training team to ensure that you have the best start with us, so that you reach the goal of operating multiple state-of-the-art machines.

Recruitment Process

Should you be shortlisted, you will receive an email from TalentCentral SHL which will include a request to complete our candidate assessment to ensure that we can accurately evaluate your competencies and skills.

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.

About Us

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

Creating an Inclusive Environment

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.