Process Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Your Tasks
- Undertake a comprehensive training programme to be able to run every aspect of the Lamination department, to include boards/paper preparation, pressing, inspections, banding, fork truck and general warehouse duties.
- Operate as a member of the team ensuring that the department is maintained in a clean, tidy and organised condition.
- Complete reports detailing production and downtime, to include any specific data required relevant to shift.
- Liaise with the Shift Supervisor and relevant engineering department as to the condition of the production equipment or regarding any issues.
Our Requirements
- Fork Lift Truck Licence, or have operated a FLT in house, however training can be provided.
- Reasonable standard of secondary education.
- Basic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Able to work as part of a team with the confidence to also work autonomously.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills.
- Able to work a 4 shift pattern (12 hours days and nights).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £14.78 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hexham, Northumberland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Wood & Paper Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Process Operator roles across EGGER (UK) Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Wood & Paper Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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