Machine Operator (Converting/Rewinder)

About the Role

Are you technically and mechanically minded, and ready to play a key "roll" in producing high-quality tissue and kitchen towels?

You may see many of our brands in your local supermarket, and you may even have some of them in your home! Imagine being a key part of making that happen.

Join our talented production team and operate our state-of-the-art machinery in a fast-paced and exciting environment.

Job Opportunity

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

The shift pattern is 4-on-4-off (2 night shifts from 6pm to 6am, 2 day shifts from 6am to 6pm, and then four days off).

Periodically, you will need 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 cost savings where possible, sharing any great ideas you have.

Essential Skills

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.

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.

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