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Papermill Operative

Job in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: Jacob Thomas Associates
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2025-12-18
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15.28 GBP Hourly GBP 15.28 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job title;
Papermill Operative - Continental Shifts

Key Skills;
Manufacturing, Packing, Machine Minding

Salary; £15.28 per hour (inclusive of shift premium) Training paid at £12.22 per hour

Shift pattern;
See below

Location;
Hamilton, Leicester

Commutable from;
Leicester, Thurmaston, Oadby, Syston, Evington, Birstall, Loughborough.

We are currently recruiting Papermill Operatives for one of the UK's leading manufacturers of paper consumables.

** Training will be 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Training runs for 2-12 weeks depending on the individual. Once training is complete you will move to the continental shift pattern outlined below*
* Shift Pattern

* Continental shift pattern

* 2 days on, 2 nights on, four days off

* 12 hour shifts, average of 42.00 hours per week

* Days: 6am-6pm, Nights: 6pm-6am

The Papermill Operative Benefits;

* Possible permanent contracts for the right candidate

* Weekly pay

* Free car parking

* Training and development opportunities

* Canteen facilities

* Overtime available

This is an exciting opportunity for you to forge a career within the manufacturing industry with an established and progressive company for a leader in the production of paper consumables. The successful applicant will complete training and will then be working on a continental shift pattern ensuring day to day running of production.

The Papermill Operative Role;

* Move the wrapped and labeled Parent Reels from the end of the paper machine to the Warehouse

* Prepare, move and place the parent reels from the end of the paper machine to the wrapper if required by the layout of the site

* Weight, wrap and label the reels if required

* Record details in the stock management system if required

* Apply stickers in line with quality procedure

* Operate Fork lifts and Clamp trucks safely, complete daily checks and report faults

* Operate any other needed equipment in accordance with training guidelines

* Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions

* Assist with the operation and cleaning of the paper machine when available, including all tasks where trained

* Comply with all defined standards for quality, environment and Health and Safety

* To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift

* To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

The Papermill Operative Candidate;

* Previous experience within a distribution setting advantageous

* FLT licence desirable

* Highly motivated and driven

* Good communication skills as working within a team

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly through this website or call (phone number removed)
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