Job Description

Do you have some experience as a Process Operator in a manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a permanent role? Do you have the flexibility to work shifts? If so, this vacancy at our Prudhoe Paper Mill on our toilet tissue line may be just for you.
Are you looking to become part of an innovative and market leading global manufacturing company that looks after some of the biggest brands in the UK? There are Plenty of reasons to start your Essity career so lets TORK......
Our Prudhoe manufacturing site houses two paper machines, seven converting lines and a recycling plant. Converting lines turn semi-finished goods manufactured by the paper machines into the finished product for onward dispatch to a variety of customers. The site runs 24/7, manufacturing products for the consumer goods market with Cushelle and Plenty being two of our leading brands.
At Essity we offer a high reaching starting salary and enhanced benefits package which includes:

• Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
• Bonus earning potential
• Medical insurance
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Essity Rewards through our rewards website
• Plus numerous other local incentives

About the role
Working as part of a team as a Process Operator working 12-hour shifts following a 4-on/6-off and 4-on/4-off shift pattern, you will have responsibility for your area of the machine ensuring safe running of it at maximum capacity and ensuring highest quality product is achieved.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. So, if you believe you have the right combination of skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
What You Will Do
Maximize output by making sure correct specification, correct material and correct machine set-ups are followed.
Work to Standard Operating Procedures, undertaking risk assessments, be part of quality inspections, continuous improvement activities as well as regular Cleaning, Inspection and Lubrication processes.
Perform all tasks in accordance with site safety practices, attending safety training as required and contributing to safety
audit systems, as well as ensuring all equipment is available for area of responsibility
Able to comply with the lock off isolation procedure - LOTO
Report any safety issues to the Team Leader
Work to site quality standards, ensuring all on-line quality checks are done with integrity and in a timely manner and taking
action as required.
Manage the production schedule via on-site systems and co-ordinate size change and change over activities.
Being present at shift handovers liaising clearly with colleagues
Perform machine start ups and stops as required, logging any problems following procedures
Undertake all relevant training as required
Who You Are
Having gained some experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment, you will be very focused on safety at work, and be a good team player - communicating clearly to colleagues and support each other. With a results focused approach to work, you will be able to follow instructions, take responsibility for your own area, and use your own initiative. A good level of numerical skills (GCSE level) will also be required.
What We Can Offer You
We offer the opportunity to work for a leading global organisation with the potential to advance your career within the fast-moving manufacturing environment.
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
At Essity, we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
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Application End Date:
11 Jan 2026
Job Requisition ID: Essity256588

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