Senior Mill Operator - Lancaster

Are you an experienced Manufacturing or Production Operative? Are you interested in starting your career in the industry?

If you’re searching for an opportunity to develop your skills in a manufacturing role with opportunities for career progression, look no further!

We are recruiting a Senior Mill Operator to join our team based in Lancaster.

This is not a 9am - 5pm job and will only suit someone who has flexibility to work across days, weekends and 24-hour shifts. The Paper Mill operates 24 hours a day 7 days per week 365 days per year. This role requires the successful candidate to work a rotating shift pattern based on an 8-week cycle

To maintain the productive status of the Paper Machine, Rewinder, Converting Line & Packaging line ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications and the paper machine output. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping. To work in accordance with all Health and Safety procedures and standards

Production Operative Duties

• To operate the machinery to a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
• Identify issues with quality, report in logs and communicate to the team members
• Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments. Carry out the management of risks effectively and efficiently
• Assist in optimising processes to get the best results possible.
• To identify faults and make suggestions for remedy.
• To deputise for the team leader in their absence.
• Adhering to quality, health, and safety procedures and regulations.
• Troubleshooting day to day issues.

• 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 to the role

• NVQ Level 2 which includes Math’s, English and IT or equivalent
• Excellent Problem-Solving ability
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• A current Fork Lift Truck License

Preferred

• IPAF License