Production Support

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

It’s true, we are very passionate about packaging and its purpose. But we are even more passionate about YOU; YOUR purpose, and YOUR opportunities for career progression in our rapidly expanding company (with even bigger growth ambitions!)For almost 50 years we’ve delighted many of Europe’s largest retailers, food manufacturers and distributors with quality, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions because of the care and attention to detail of talented people like YOU.And

that’s why we are now looking to add to the Waddington Europe family at our production site.

Our values drive value for all and that is why we are passionate about having the right culture, and our company behaviours are at the core of everything we do:

We prioritise our physical and mental health

We care about our environment

We are accountable to each other

We communicate respectfully

We are positive in attitude

If you are passionate about these behaviours too then come and join our family, we cannot wait to meet you.

Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business.

Waddington Europe - a Novolex brand, is a European food packaging specialist.

We are a highly experienced and trusted supplier of food packaging solutions across a wide range of categories including bakery, dairy, fruit, produce, protein, prepared, food-to-go, confectionery, pet food and much more.

Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all our business decisions, and we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.

We actively work with suppliers, customers and contractors to improve their environmental performance and source only from suppliers who meet our code of conduct.

How You'll Perform the Role Waddington Europe has a vacancy for Production Support to work for Waddington Europe
-Bridgwater site.

All we ask for is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Responsible for the servicing the production team efficiently, ensuring they have all the necessaries to complete their tasks.

This role is available on a rotating 3 week shift pattern working Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm week 1, Monday to Friday 2pm
-10pm week 2 and Sunday to Thursday 10pm - 6am week 3, working 7.5 hours per day, full time.

What We Need From You Ensure relevant information is passed on to the next shift

Ensure correct labels are printed for all machines that are used in production halls

Ensure correct data is recorded on relevant paperwork, production, and quality sheets

Ensure correct instructions and settings are followed as per SOP regarding shrink wrapping machines

Ensure work areas are kept clean, free of obstructions and hazards

Ensure correct pallets, cartons, boxes etc. are issued on all machines and any damaged items are stored and dealt with correctly

Complete daily checklist as and when required, follow up on any issues that need attention

Assisting production when needed, covering breaks, training, etc Comply with all policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment is maintained

Abide by the company’s environmental and quality management procedures

Ensure materials are segregated to reduce waste wherever possible and avoid cross contamination or other debris

Ensure waste is removed and disposed using the most cost-effective process

Carry out any reasonable duties if request that are within your abilities, irrespective of grade/skill level

Ensure all waste is weighed where requested

Ensure that PPT Inspection Pads are filled in correctly

Correctly rejecting material and following reject material procedures

Be able to operate the granulating machines

Empty waste bins into the compacter as and when needed

Communicate in a timely manner with warehouse ensuring that all required stock for production is continually available  What You'll Get From Us Benefits With  safety as…