Production Mill Operator – Pulper
Lancaster, Lancashire | Full-Time, Permanent
£25,515.36 per annum + Overtime | 7am - 7pm 2 days 2 nights 4 off - 7 times and then 18 days off
Looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment?
A well-established UK manufacturer is seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join their team as a Production Mill Operator – Pulper. This is an opportunity to grow your skills, gain industry experience, and work toward career progression.
The Role
You’ll support pulp production operations to maintain high standards of output, efficiency, and safety. Key duties include:
Operating and monitoring pulp machinery
Recording production data and tracking downtime
Performing daily FLT and routine machine checks
Adhering to health & safety protocols
Troubleshooting minor production issues
Candidate Requirements
Strong communication and team-working skills
Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Sound problem-solving ability
FLT license desirable
Industrial or manual labour experience preferred
Willingness to learn new equipment and procedures
Shift Pattern
2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off repeated for 7 cycles
Followed by 18 days off
36 hours per week
Saturday: Time and a Half
Sunday: Double Time
Overtime available weekly
Benefits
Overtime paid weekly
Monthly product allowance (after probation)
Employee wellbeing portal and voucher incentives
Salary increase scheduled for February 2026
Regular long breaks built into the shift cycle
Location
Lancaster, Lancashire (Exact address shared at interview stage)
Candidates must be able to reliably commute