EI Craftspersons to Workington Mill

Company Overview

Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil‑fuel free energy. Today we are approximately 340 co‑workers and our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

Your future challenge

We are seeking applications from experienced E/I Craftspersons to join our skilled team. The successful applicants will be part of a daywork rota system (Monday to Friday) whereby a generous holiday allowance of ten days leave every 7.5 weeks is built into the rota, some 12‑hour shifts will be required as is participation in the on‑call rota.

Reporting To

The E/I Manager, The Successful Candidate Will:

• Adhere to health, safety and environmental procedures and engineering standards;
• Maintain the mill in an optimum and safe condition;
• Use the engineering management system to source parts/information and select and report history in work orders;
• Diagnose faults and take action to rectify them;
• Adhere to the permit to work/isolation system;
• Work safely within safety and skill remit.

The successful Craftsperson will possess:

• A recognised Engineering apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 Minimum);
• A minimum of one‑year’s practical experience in a process industry;
• Computer literate with knowledge of ‘Windows Office’ suite;
• Working knowledge of Plant Management databases;
• Appropriate Health and Safety training – preferred IOSH Working Safety (minimum).

We offer you:

• Fantastic rota system (up to 56 days off per year)
• Salary £41,199 plus bonus potential up to 7.5 % and potential for overtime
• Generous Contributory pension plan
• 3 × Life assurance cover
• A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing
• Employee assistance programme
• Bi‑annual eye test at local optician
• Flu vaccinations
• Annual uniform allowance
• Proactive medical screening with on‑site OHT support
• On‑site staff canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub
• Active Social Club with money off local entertainment vendors and regular events throughout the year.
• Family friendly procedures including paternity leave, enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Apply today: If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer‑orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. To apply please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1600 hours on Friday 20th February 2026.