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Are you looking for an exciting and challenging job opportunity in the paper mill industry? We are looking for a Machine Operative to join our team in Chesterfield!

You'll be working a four-on/four-off shift pattern for 12 hours (two days and two nights).

As well as a great range of benefits, this role offers shift and overtime premium rates for weekend and bank holiday hours.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for providing the mill with operative support in order to meet site standards to maintain product consistency, equipment reliability, operational efficiency and maximize factory output.

To operate the facility in execution of all operational tasks on a day-to-day basis. This includes logistics, materials handling, small maintenance tasks and operating specific equipment to the required standards.

Responsibilities of the Machine Operative include:

Controlling the machine maintaining efficiencies and quality.
Perform quality inspections and QA tests.
Troubleshoots day to day issues.
Operation of FLT, clamp truck, skid steer and cherry picker.
Carry out machine cleaning.
To have a good understanding of chemicals used in and around the papermaking process.
Start up and shut down the paper machine.This role would suit candidates with experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator, or similar role.

Benefits

Company pension
Life assurance
Free company products
Free on-site parking
Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
Free early access to pay scheme

Essential Skills

Able to work in a pressurised FMCG operation, with good time-management skills.
Able to train and coach other members of the team.
Able to operate a forklift truck
Good problem-solving skills.
Able to communicate clearly and in a constructive manner.

Desirable Skills

5 GCSEs of Grade C and above.
5 years' experience in operating complex automated manufacturing equipment.

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