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Manufacturing Operative

2 months ago

Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Northwood Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Production Operator to join our team at Northwood, a leading manufacturer of paper hygiene and wiping products. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for operating our high-speed converting lines and rewinder, ensuring efficient operation with minimal waste in accordance with customer specifications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of production processes and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and working in accordance with all health and safety procedures and standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Operating the rewinder to a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
  • Understanding the entire rewinding process, including loading and unloading of reels.
  • Testing each reel manufactured off the rewinder, recording, analyzing, and making any necessary adjustments to ensure the product meets the required specification.
  • Stopping and starting the rewinder safely and efficiently.
  • Operating, assisting, monitoring, or directing the converting and packaging line as needed.
  • Safely wrapping, unwrapping, weighing, stacking, moving, loading, and unloading heavy goods vehicles using a forklift truck.

This is a days-based role working 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of working shifts of 2 days followed by 2 nights and 4 days off as you progress in the role.

Essential Skills
  • Forklift truck experience is desirable.
  • The ability to commute within 1 hour of Lancaster is required.
  • Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment is essential.
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in maths, English, and IT is required.
  • Basic IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office are necessary.
About Northwood

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, 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.

Benefits
  • Company pension.
  • Life assurance.
  • Free company products.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts.
  • Wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service.
  • Free early access to pay scheme.