Technical Operator

Do you want to join a leading UK manufacturer of away-from-home paper hygiene products based on Stafford Park, Telford?

We are looking for permanent a Technical Operator to join our growing Production team.

As the Technical Operator you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a manufacturing role using state-of-the-art machinery, with opportunities for career progression. Being part of our head-office you will play an important role in helping us to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away-from-home tissue industry, delivering high quality products to our customers.

As the Technical Operator 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).

About the Role

As one of our Technical Operators you will perform regular machine autonomous maintenance checks, highlight improvement ideas and work collaboratively with all levels of management in leading initiatives and delivering department efficiency gains.

Responsibilities include:

• Carry out pre-use lifting and equipment guarding and quality checks
• Escalate any defects to management team
• Proactively update tools such as Process Fault Trees, SOP's, Equipment Operating Manuals
• Create and maintain machine programs
• Provide Operator cover for running the line in periods of Holidays, absence and due to business demand

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

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in FMCG environment
• Previous Senior Operator experience
• Experience with fault finding, machine set ups, product change over

If this sounds like you, apply now!

About Company

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.

DE&I

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 diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

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Location: Nedge Hill, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2024