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 assistant production or manufacturing operative or machine operator looking for a new role that offers varied tasks and a great range of benefits?



We are looking for an assistant Mill Operator Winder and Converting to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting with one of our high speed converting lines and Rewinder, ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications.



If you have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment and operating a forklift truck, we want to hear from you!



This is a shift based role of 2 days followed by 2 nights then 4 days off.

Job Opportunity

The focus of this assistant Mill Operator role is to operate the Core Winder & Packaging line. Ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications and the converting line output. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping, whilst in accordance with all Health and Safety procedures, policies and standards.



Assistant Mill Operator duties include:

To Operate, assist, monitor or Direct the Packaging Line to resolve any issues. To fully understand the entire Packaging process including loading and unloading of film reels. To assist the converting line process to get the best results possible. To Operate, assist, monitor or Direct the Core Making Line to resolve any issues. To perform Safety Checks and record correctly the results To complete the necessary Safety and Housekeeping duties. To be able to safely wrap, unwrap, weigh, stack, move, load and unload wagons. To provide suitable and sufficient cover for the Warehouse Operator in their absence. To have a good understanding of the Warehouse procedures.


This Assistant Mill Operator role would suit candidates with experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator, Factory Operative, Forklift Driver, or similar role. If this sounds like you, apply today!

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

Forklift truck experience Right to work in the UK Able to commute within 1 hour Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Maths, English, and IT Basic IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office
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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.