About us 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. About the Role Looking for work-life balance, security, and job satisfaction? This may be the role for you! In our clean, refurbished factory with excellent heat and dust extraction, our FMCG production lines supply hygiene paper products to major customers and brands. We're running state of the art machinery ready for you to hit the ground running! Job Opportunity Your day to day: You'll maximise the quality of our products by effectively operating our unwinder/rewinder machines, performing regular quality checks, and making adjustments as required. Periodically, you'll organise recyclable material into bales which will be delivered to our recycling Mills. You will need to conduct pre-use lifting and equipment guarding checks to ensure your safety. We are passionate about continuous improvement, and it is crucial that our colleagues seek out opportunities for cost savings where possible, sharing any great ideas you have. The shift pattern (4 on 4 off): 12 hour shifts (6-6) 2 days, 2 nights, and then 4 four off (continuous). Company 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 Essential Skills What we need from you: Technical and proactive approach, enabling you to set our machines correctly and carry out basic fault finding and PPMs to reduce downtime. Experience in a fast-paced FMCG production environment (e.g. Foods, Packaging, Pharmaceuticals, or ideally tissue/paper converting). Critical thinking with an inquisitive approach, with the confidence to challenge. DEI Statement 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.