Job Description

About us

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.


Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.



Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.


We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.



We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Facilities Operative looking to join a leading UK manufacturer?


NCT are established in their field for more than 40 years, making retailers household products. We are looking for a Facilities Operative to join the team at our site based in Ellesmere Port.

Job Opportunity

We are looking for a Facilities Operative to perform a range of general and ground maintenance duties to a consistently high level.


Responsibilities

To report directly to the maintenance manager and formally report issues, progress on works and any risk areas. Carry out general maintenance and fabric repairs across the site, both inside and outside of the building. Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with health and safety regulations. Undertake groundworks duties to maintain pathways and barriers. Maintain the working areas and workshop in a respectable and clean manner adopting good housekeeping procedures. Carrying out Pest proofing across the site. Assisting with decanting and storage. Assisting with small projects and office reorganisation. Involvement in Health & Safety projects and water sampling. Driving a medium sized company van when required. Creating and dealing with work requests raised via a computerised maintenance management system.

Shift pattern

: Monday to Friday days - 40 hours per week

Company Benefits

Company pension Life assurance Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Free early access to pay scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee referral scheme

Essential Skills

Requirements

Experience within a FMCG manufacturing site. Trade skills such as grounds maintenance, building fabric repair, general repairs. Excellent communication skills. Relevant electrical qualification or equivalent experience Able to work in varied environments - Offices, Production area and Warehousing. Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements. Experience with use of hand & power tools. Experience of working at height. (Articulated boom training an advantage but not a requirement as training can be given). Current counterbalance certificate an advantage. Health & Safety driven.
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DEI Statement

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.