We currently have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, dedicated plant operator to join our small Woodyard team in the role of Woodyard Operator in the Workington Mill . Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary and become part of our welcoming team.

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.

About the Woodyard Operator role:

The function of the Woodyard is to provide fuel and fibre to the CHP plant and pulp mill.  Specifically, you will operate woodyard vehicles to transport logs and chipped material, operate computerised systems to control the processes and apply plant isolations/issue permits of work.

Our Woodyard Operator will be responsible for:

• Communicate effectively with team members and management
• Work safely whilst adhering to health, safety and environmental risk assessments, procedures, and production standards
• Offload wagons, maintain a continuous supply of material to chippers, carry out duties to ensure all areas of plant are maintained and run smoothly
• Operate/monitor plant via control system and react to alarms/plant issues accordingly
• Maintain the plant in a safe condition through observation and inspection, and report faults using the mill reporting system
• Prepare/issue/close off permits
• Prepare/isolate & release plant in a safe condition ready for maintenance activities
• Complete certified training for all required mandatory tasks within the role

Our Woodyard Operator will possess:

• A valid driving license
• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English, Maths and Science/ICT or equivalent qualification/experience
• Computer literacy skills
• The ability to work comfortably at heights
• Practical experience of operating heavy plant (i.e., articulated log handler/wheeled loading shovel) - desired.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory checks evidencing a right to work in the UK.

What we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Fantastic Contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing (incl. discounted Gym membership)
• Opportunities to develop and grow
• Full PPE and annual work wear allowance
• On site Occupational Health
• On-site staff canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub
• Social Club with regular events throughout the year
• Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure

Closing Date: 4pm 15th November 2024

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 click apply now to be considered as our Woodyard Operator!

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.