The Sofidel Group 

The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,500 employees, net sales of 2,801 million Euros (2022) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,440,000 tonnes in 2022). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The Role

Sofidel is one of the world’s leading Company’s in Paper Manufacturing. Operating globally, sustainability is at the heart of our daily operations, we are passionate about paper and committed to the future of our planet. We are world leaders in what we do, and we are currently on the look-out for an experienced Machine Operator within a production/manufacturing setting. This role sits at the very heart of our production line and manages all aspects of the end-to-end production of some of the UK’s best known tissue brands.

The successful candidate will work on our rostered 4 shift pattern working 2 days then 2 nights so you can get that all important work/life balance.

Sustainability is at the heart of what Sofidel does and we need you to join our team to aid us to meet our environmental pledges. If you are seeking a new opportunity with room for growth, accountability and achievable targets, look no further, we may have the role for you.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain the continuous running of our Packaging Machines 
• Facilitate product change overs including the loading of polyethylene reels 
• Responsible for the effective running of the log saw as and when required 
• Interact with the Machine to solve minor issues/breakdown leading to the enhanced productivity of the machines 
• Carry out quality checks on productions when required and report any faults to the respective person 
• Carry out small maintenance activities and adjustments
• Support the colleagues in case of need and overview the end line process when required
• Be accountable for high levels of housekeeping of the working area throughout the shift
• Ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

Additional Skills/Requirements

Package/Benefits: 

• £11.45 per hour PLUS 25% shift allowance 
• Sofidel Simplify – a Personal Assistant in your pocket!
• Discounted staff shop 
• Competitive pension 
• On site staff car parking 
• Attendance bonus*

*Subject to a full years completion Jan - Dec