Operator Maintainer

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Are you ready to be part of an innovative and fast-growing company?

Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility specialises in the production of a wide range of tissue paper products, including toilet tissue, kitchen towels, and other everyday essentials.

As part of one of the UK's newest and most advanced manufacturing operations, you will benefit from our extensive expertise and strong infrastructure, with exciting plans for rapid expansion in the near future.

As an Operator Maintainer, you will be responsible for setting up and operating paper converting equipment, including rewinders, packaging machines, bundlers, and ancillary machinery such as overhead cranes and automated palletising systems. You will play a key role in ensuring machinery runs efficiently, production targets are met, and high-quality standards are maintained—all while adhering to strict health & safety protocols.

Operator Maintainer

Are you ready to be part of an innovative and fast-growing company?

Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility specialises in the production of a wide range of tissue paper products, including toilet tissue, kitchen towels, and other everyday essentials.

Salary£15.45 per hour (plus 19% NSA paid between 10pm to 6am)

Hours38.61

Contract TypePermanent

LocationLiverpool

Closing Date31-10-2026

About the Role

Job Overview

Operating machinery efficiently to ensure optimal performance while producing and packaging products to specification.
Carrying out basic production line changeovers and line maintenance tasks.
Following all health & safety procedures, monitoring equipment, and troubleshooting issues such as raw material shortages or quality concerns.
Performing quality checks, making necessary adjustments using hand tools and HMI screens, and conducting setups and changeovers.
Accurately reporting production data, including downtime, and complying with instructions from the production team leader and managers.
Monitoring equipment, performing resets, replenishing supplies, and troubleshooting assigned areas of the production line as needed.
Maintaining a clean and organised workspace, assisting with machine clean-ups as required.

Package Description

£15.45 per hour (plus 19% NSA paid between 10pm to 6am)
Average 38.61 hours per week working 3 days on, 3 days off, on a rotating basis across both day shifts (6:00am–6:00pm) and night shifts (6:00pm–6:00am).
Based in Huyton, Liverpool.
28 days paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 33 days upon 5 years' service
Contributable Company pension scheme
10% store discount at all our Home Bargains stores

Minimum Criteria to Apply

Experience in production, manufacturing, and/or machine operations, preferably within an FMCG environment.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform quality checks and corrective actions.
Excellent communication skills.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Familiarity with troubleshooting production issues, such as material shortages and quality concerns.
A strong understanding of and adherence to health & safety procedures.
Good organisational skills to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.