via reed · 26 May 2026 ·11 days ago

Production Operator - Lancaster

Northwood
Lansil Industrial Estate Full-time GBP 24,784 – 24,784
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Are you an experienced assistant production or manufacturing operative or machine operator looking for a new role that offers varied tasks and a great range of benefits?

We are looking for an assistant Mill Operator Winder and Converting to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting with one of our high speed converting lines and Rewinder, ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications.

If you have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment and operating a forklift truck, we want to hear from you!

we have 2 types of roles available currently

There is a shift based role of 2 days followed by 2 nights then 4 days off.

And a days based role working Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm


About the Role The focus of this assistant Mill Operator role is to operate the Core Winder & Packaging line. Ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications and the converting line output. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping, whilst in accordance with all Health and Safety procedures, policies and standards.

Assistant Mill Operator duties include:

  • To Operate, assist, monitor or Direct the Packaging Line to resolve any issues.

  • To fully understand the entire Packaging process including loading and unloading of film reels.

  • To assist the converting line process to get the best results possible.

  • To Operate, assist, monitor or Direct the Core Making Line to resolve any issues.

  • To perform Safety Checks and record correctly the results

  • To complete the necessary Safety and Housekeeping duties.

  • To be able to safely wrap, unwrap, weigh, stack, move, load and unload wagons.

  • To provide suitable and sufficient cover for the Warehouse Operator in their absence.

  • To have a good understanding of the Warehouse procedures.
This Assistant Mill Operator role would suit candidates with experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator, Factory Operative, Forklift Driver, or similar role. If this sounds like you, apply today!


Benefits • Company pension

  • Life assurance

  • Sick pay

  • Free company products

  • Free on-site parking

  • Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts

  • Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service

  • Free early access to pay scheme

  • Salary sacrifice schemes

  • Employee referral scheme


Requirements • Forklift truck experience
  • Right to work in the UK

  • Able to commute within 1 hour

  • Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Maths, English, and IT

  • Basic IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office

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