Senior Mill Operator - Lancaster in Lancaster

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

If youre 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

About the Role

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.

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

Requirements

Essential to the role

• NVQ Level 2 which includes Maths, 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