This role of Manufacturing Operator is based at Bathford Paper Mill, where paper has been made for over 200 years. The Paper Machine was converted to a cylinder mould machine in 1973 which still runs today. Within this role, you will gain a variety of task-based skills throughout the production process based within different areas of the paper mill. Due to the variation of the job tasks, this role also enhances interpersonal skills.
The starting salary is from £33,171.72 whilst initial training takes place. This then rises to £34,250.72 when the probation period is confirmed. Once competent in the role, the salary will rise to £37, 312.52 and on completing the competency matrix, the rate of pay will go to £40,116.76
Job Purpose:
Our Manufacturing Operators may be based in stock preparation to control and operate the refining machinery which is the very start of the paper journey. Our Manufacturing Operators may be based in papermaking, to operate the Paper Machine, which is the heart of the business, or, our Manufacturing Operators may be based in our quality control laboratory to test the paper ensuring it meets all of our customer’s independent requirements.
This needs to be done in line with all associated quality and control systems safely whilst in line with our Environmental policy and procedures.
This is a shift position, based on a continuous annualised shift pattern.
In this role, the Manufacturing Operator is also responsible for:
1. Operating as part of a team to ensure the operational KPI’s are achieved for the shift.
2. Ensuring that operation of equipment required for the role is carried out in accordance with the mills Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
3. Ensuring that the quality requirements for the tasks undertaken are met.
4. Measuring, monitoring and reviewing the machine performance so that deviation from specification can be prevented and corrected.
5. Playing a proactive part in improving the efficiency of the paper machine and all associated equipment and operations.
Once suitably qualified, you may have the opportunity to train and mentor other people in the above processes.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
We understand you may not have worked in a manufacturing environment or paper industry before, however, we are looking for great people with a good attitude towards work, who a keen to learn and work responsibly.
Required:
6. Ability to work as part of a team
7. Time management
8. Behaviours that are in line with our Portals PACE Values: Pace, Performance Drive, Adaptable, Customer Focused and Engaged.
9. Ability to work in a safe and disciplined manner
Desirable:
10. Experience in Paper Manufacture or any other industrial process operation
11. Knowledge of Modern Manufacturing Techniques such as process flow design, control system operation and setting, vision systems etc
Company Benefits:
12. Holiday included within the shift pattern
13. Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary
14. Life assurance of four times your basic salary
15. 24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, a number of additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences
16. Digital GP through Doctor Care Anywhere
17. Training and development costs associated to role paid for
18. £500 Refer a friend scheme
19. Cycle to work scheme
20. Love2Shop shopping discount card
21. Long service awards
22. Recognition platform
23. Free/Onsite parking
24. Give as you earn scheme
25. Eye care for Display Screen Equipment users
26. Phone discounts through EE
27. Costco membership
28. Sick pay scheme