Paper Mill Operator

Job Summary

Join us as we launch our brand-new Paper Mill in Deeside! We’re looking for practical, reliable, and driven individuals to join our founding team. As a Paper Mill Production Operator, you'll be at the heart of our operation, working with state-of-the-art machinery to produce high quality paper products. This is a rare opportunity to help shape operations from day one at a cutting-edge site and bring the first roll of paper to life!

Training Opportunity

As part of our start-up team, you’ll receive industry-leading training:

• Hands-on papermaking training covering how fibres, water, chemicals and process controls work together to create top-grade paper
• Training with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) during installation and commissioning
• Overseas training trips to our sister sites in Spain and France to gain international experience and familiarise yourselves with the machines in action.
• Ongoing development to build transferable skills across all paper mill areas

This unique experience will equip you with the expertise needed to excel in your role and advance your career within our company.

Role Responsibilities:

• Operating high-performance paper mill machinery safely and effectively, ensuring production runs smoothly and in line with established performance targets, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor the production process closely, making timely adjustments to equipment and controls using process computers to ensure optimal machine speed, efficiency, and product consistency throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment, upholding high standards of housekeeping and being responsible for the safety of yourself and others at all times.
• Support quality control by checking product standards regularly, recording all results accurately, and responding quickly to any quality issues to maintain customer specifications and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and shift managers, sharing important updates during shift handovers, discussing operational issues, and contributing to problem solving tasks.
• Assist maintenance engineers during breakdowns or machine shutdowns, helping to safely restore production as quickly and efficiently as possible, and ensuring adherence to safe systems of work.

Working Hours:

This role will be a shift-based position working 4 on 6 off continuous pattern however during the initial training period you will likely be working on days

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ideally would have experience in a Paper Mill / heavy machine industry however this is not essential
• A positive attitude towards learning and development
• Strong IT skills

Please apply by sending your CV to Recruitment@ictuk.eu