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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. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.
What does the role involve?
Reporting into the Production Manager Pulp & Power, you will proactively identify and lead improvement/development activities, including process improvements and capital investments, in order to drive up efficiency & output in line with area KPIs and the Holmen Core Values.
1. Drive health, safety & environmental improvements & standards across the area
2. Proactively identify and lead on process improvement and development projects to increase efficiency & output
3. Monitoring and reporting of area KPI’s
4. Lead and contribute to capital investment projects.
5. Take the lead on front end pre-studies.
6. Proactively identify and lead on troubleshooting and problem solving activities (RCA).
7. Involved in the design, development and building of renewable energy projects.
8. Provides engineering expertise in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes associated with the CHP operation.
9. Co-operate with Pulp Mill and Board Machine Production Engineers.
10. Responsibility within energy compliance schemes including:
11. Responsible for ensuring all specified metering devices are properly maintained & calibrated
12. Oversee verification audits
13. Maintain energy calculation spreadsheets
14. Data management & submission
To succeed in this role
Essential
15. Excellent knowledge of power generation & boiler systems
16. Appropriate training in Health and Safety.
17. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
18. Proactive approach to improvement activities.
19. Good organisational and communication skills.
Desirable
20. Degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related Science discipline (Automation, Control Systems or similar preferred).
21. IOSH Managing Safely certification.
22. Expertise in Valmet DNA & turbine control/monitoring systems
We offer you
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.
We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times.
Rewards & Benefits
23. Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24. 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy additional days
25. Generous contributory pension plan
26. 3x Life Assurance cover
Health & Wellbeing
27. Employee Assistance Programme
28. Bi‑annual eye test at a local optician
29. Annual flu vaccinations
30. Proactive medical screening with on‑site Occupational Health support
Lifestyle & Development
31. Cycle to Work scheme
32. A range of wellbeing‑focused benefits
33. Opportunities to develop and grow your career
34. Annual uniform allowance
35. On‑site staff canteen
36. Exclusive staff discounts through Benefit Hub
37. Active Social Club with discounts on local entertainment and regular events
38. Family‑friendly procedures, including enhanced maternity leave and menopause support
Disabled applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to apply. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility.
Holmen is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We are dedicated to developing our teams and empowering our people to perform at their best with courage, commitment and responsibility.
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. Please apply by uploading your CV by Friday 1st May at 16:00
Employment level
Permanent employment
Working hours
Day
Occupation degree
Full time
Location
Workington
Last day of application
1 May, 2026
Katie Wilson
HR Business Partner
01900 600555
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Last modified
14 April, 2026
We let the forest grow and give
Holmen’s operations are powered by the forest. The growing trees, the water rushing down the mighty rivers and the wind blowing through the treetops. This is the heart of Holmen, a business built around the forest ecocycle and the renewable products we can create from it. Our business areas are Forest, Renewable Energy, Wood Products, Paperboard and Paper. With a workforce of 3 500 people, we create a sustainable future and value for shareholders, customers and society with courage, commitment and responsibility.
Premium paperboard and innovative paper products from fresh fibre Holmen produces premium paperboard and innovative paper products for everything from cosmetics, electronics, pharmaceuticals and food to books, magazines, advertising and transport packaging. Our products are appreciated by conscious customers due to their exceptional properties and low climate footprint. We use fresh fibre from sustainably managed and certified forests. Our production and processing facilities are located in Braviken, Hallstavik, Iggesund and Strömsbruk in Sweden and Workington in the UK.