Are you a recent graduate or graduating this year and ready to kick-start your career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you have a passion for process optimization, innovation and continuous improvement? Join us at Northwood Tissue Ltd, a leader in sustainable tissue production, as a Graduate Trainee supporting key projects to improve efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence.
At Northwood Tissue we manufacture high-quality tissue products used every day in homes and businesses across the country. We’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. As we grow, we’re looking for ambitious graduates to grow with us.
About the RoleAs a Graduate Trainee, you will work alongside experienced engineers and production leaders to support and deliver initiatives that drive improvements across our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn from the ground up and gain exposure to all aspects of tissue production.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the analysis and optimization of manufacturing processes
Support projects from an engineering perspective in implementing process improvement initiatives
Contribute to problem-solving activities to reduce waste, downtime, and costs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and quality
Benefits
Company pension
Life assurance
Sick pay
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
We welcome enthusiastic and driven individuals who are eager to learn and make a real impact.
Requirements:
A degree in Engineering (ideally electrically biased), 2.1 or a first class degree is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
A proactive attitude and willingness to take on challenges
Knowledge of manufacturing or process environments (preferred but not essential)