Family‑owned UK arm of global wood‑panel manufacturer supplying boards, laminates & flooring.
Operate mobile plant equipment in the raw board department, ensuring safety and production.
10 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Hexham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
11,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Manufacturing
Interior Design
Building Products
Flooring Solutions
Technical Services
Recycling Operations
Sustainability
Product Support
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Furniture
Interior Design
Wood Construction
Wood-based Flooring
Manufacturing
Role
Description
mobile plant
equipment maintenance
safety compliance
quality systems
shift reporting
team support
Operate as a member of a team in the raw board department.
Undertake a comprehensive training programme to be able to operate every aspect of the mobile plant in the department and attend any further training courses as required.
Undertake a comprehensive training programme to be able to run every aspect of the raw board department and attend any further training courses as required.
Ensure that the work place, equipment, vehicles and machinery are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
When required, provide support for holiday/ sickness/ training/ maintenance cover, to help maximise production output and efficiency.
Ensure that the operation and related tasks are conducted in a safe working manner and that any incidents/ accidents and hazards are duly reported.
Observe and comply with the Company Quality Systems as detailed in the Quality Manual
Observe and comply with all safety precautions as detailed in the Health and Safety procedures and to ensure that safety equipment is in good order and used at all times.
Liaise with the shift supervisor and relevant engineering department as to the condition of the production equipment or problems.
Complete shift reports detailing production, to include any specific data required relevant to shift.
Requirements
timber license
forklift
shovel license
it skills
microsoft office
fire training
360 Timber forwarder grab license (desirable) however training can be provided
Fork Lift Truck Licence.
Loading shovel License (desireable) however training can be provided.
Basic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Basic Fire training. (Desirable)
Benefits
26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
Free parking in a secure staff car park.
A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
Tailored training and career development opportunities.