Process Operator

Join our Lamination department and help us deliver high‑quality laminated board products through safe, efficient and modern manufacturing processes.

City: Auchinleck (UK)
Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6992

Hourly rate: £17.06 per hour

• Operate as a key member of the lamination team, contributing to a safe and efficient production process.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and well‑organised workplace, including machinery, equipment and vehicles.
• Complete a comprehensive training programme to run all areas of the lamination line — from board/paper preparation and pressing to inspection, banding, forklift operation and warehouse tasks.
• Attend further training as required at other EGGER UK locations.
• Accurately complete shift reports, capturing production data, downtime, and other relevant information.
• Liaise with the Shift Supervisor regarding shift operations, production priorities and any issues affecting output.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, ensuring safe working practices and reporting incidents, hazards or equipment concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues regarding equipment condition, faults or maintenance needs.
• Provide holiday, sickness, training and maintenance cover as required to support production continuity.

• Forklift Truck Licence preferred, though full training will be provided within the first 6 months.
• Basic IT skills.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred; however, we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills, enthusiasm to learn, and a commitment to working safely and effectively.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts (4 on, 4 off), including night shifts and providing additional cover when required.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, ensuring product quality and accuracy throughout the lamination process.
• Shows commitment to safe working practices, consistently following procedures and proactively identifying potential hazards.
• Works effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues across shifts to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
• Adapts well to changing production demands, responding positively to new tasks, equipment and training.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, ensuring accurate handovers and effective collaboration with supervisors and engineering teams.

• As part of EGGER’s global manufacturing network, you’ll enjoy the benefits of working for an international, forward‑looking employer with a strong focus on quality, sustainability and employee development.
• Competitive salary and pension scheme (including Life Assurance).
• Annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• 23 days holiday per year.
• Comprehensive induction, training and ongoing development.
• Work with advanced, modern production technology — including our new lamination line.
• Opportunities to take part in employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Free fruit provided weekly.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.
• The opportunity to be part of a sustainable, environmentally focused organisation with operations across 11 countries.
• Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Applications close on the 17th July 2026

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.