Woodyard Operators to 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 a hardworking, dedicated plant operator to join our small Woodyard team in the role of Woodyard Operator. It is essential that the successful candidate is self-motivated, can operate as part of team, and work well alone when required.  We have two positions available, one as a day-based role and the other a shift position working a double day rota. 

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. 

Reporting to the CHP/Woodyard Co-Ordinator the successful candidate 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 heights 

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

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

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 procedure

Apply today: 

To apply, please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1600 hours on 15^th November 2024. 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.

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 always perform to the best of their ability.