Woodyard Team Leaders and Woodyard Operators to the Workington Mill

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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. 

Your future challenge:

We are looking for hardworking, dedicated plant operators/team leaders to join our small Woodyard team. It is essential that the successful candidate is self-motivated, can operate as part of team, and work well alone when required.  We have positions available for: 

Woodyard Operator (working on a double day rota)

Woodyard Operator (day-based role)

Woodyard Team Leaders 

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.

Woodyard Operator: Working under the Woodyard Team Leaders instruction the Operators will: 

• 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 

The successful 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 height 

In addition to this, the following competency is also desired:

• Practical experience of operating heavy plant (i.e., articulated log handler/wheeled loading shovel). 

Woodyard Team Leader: Reporting to Woodyard management, the Team leaders will (in addition to the operator role): 

• Carry out Woodyard Pperator activities and lead the other operator on shift.
• Follow and implement work instructions as identified in the CHP/Woodyard management and standard procedures.
• Participate in morning and shut plan meetings.
• Run/oversee shuts (applying isolations and permit issue)
• Ensure that all areas of the woodyard are ran to optimum efficiency in order to maintain chip piles and A frame levels.
• Support the maintenance of plant and equipment in safe working order, through inspection, fault reporting and work requests.
• Ensure completion of routine documentation, inspections and shift handover log.
• Promote active use of risk assessments and safe working practices and challenge unsafe behaviour. 

The required level of competence for the Woodyard Team Leader role is:

• Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Trained to ILM standards or equivalent (training can be gained in the role)
• Trained in the operation of all Woodyard heavy plant
• IOSH managing safely trained
• 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 

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

What we 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 procedur

Apply today: 

To apply for any of these roles, please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1600 hours on 5^th February 2025 stating which role you are interested in. Please note you must be aged 21 years or over to be able to apply for this position (in line with HSE Workplace Transport Guidance), and any offers will be subject to completing a D4 driver’s medical.