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 technically and mechanically minded, and ready to play a key "roll" in producing high-quality tissue, kitchen towels and facial tissue?


You may see many of our brands in your local supermarket, and you may even have some of them in your home! Imagine being a key part of making that happen.


Join our talented production team and operate our state-of-the-art machinery in a fast-paced and exciting environment.

Job Opportunity

In this full time Machine Operator role, you will ensure the smooth operation of our machines, performing checks and ensuring quality meets specifications.


Shift pattern - 4on 4off - 6am to 6pm


Main duties:

Assist in effectively meeting customer demand by ensuring your line meets or exceeds targets in a safe manner Communicate any process or issues to the Production Management Team Ensure the line continues to run smoothly and systems operate efficiently Ensuring product is produced at a high quality by completing line checks Working to job cards ensuring specifications and instructions are followed Complete any relevant documentation in an accurate and timely manner as directed by your Supervisor Follow the clean down and GMP standards in place Any critical control points are monitored and action taken if necessary

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

To be successful, we are looking for an operator who can demonstrate their experience and skills on their CV and at interview on the following areas;

Technical and mechanical mindset, to enable you to set up our machines correctly and efficiently identify any faults to minimise/avoid downtime. Experience in a fast-paced FMCG Production environment would be preferred. Critical thinking with an inquisitive mindset (i.e. confidence to challenge) will go a long way.
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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.