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.
Are you an Electrically biased Multi-skilled Engineer? Looking for a new challenge or to advance your career in a fast-paced manufacturing facility? Join Northwood Consuma in Ellesmere Port!
Top reasons to join us:
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We put safety above everything!
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We prioritise Continuous Improvement with clear and straightforward SOPs, regular review meetings, and site-wide involvement in new ideas/initiatives.
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Our leadership and management teams are empowering and trusting, relying on you as a subject matter expert.
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Our high speed lines run on state of the art machinery and modern PLCs, accompanied by reliable schematics to help you problem solve quicker.
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We're a family owned entrepreneurial business and we are growing!
The shift pattern:
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Continental shift (4 on 4 off, 6-6).
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2 days and 2 nights (22 shift holidays per annum)
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Your role will be Days based during initial induction.
In a nutshell, you will be involved in:
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Sustaining and improving equipment reliability and efficiency
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Creating and monitoring innovative maintenance programs
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Supporting commissioning of new lines and developing performance measures and yearly maintenance plans.
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Cross-skilling Machine Operators' skillset in relation to changeovers, basic line maintenance, clean-downs, and basic issue rectification to reduce downtime.
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Company pension
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Life assurance
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Sick pay
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Free company products
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Free on-site parking
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Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
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Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
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Free early access to pay scheme
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Salary sacrifice schemes
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Employee referral scheme
What we need from you:
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Proven experience as an Multiskilled or Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer
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Willingness to support from a mechanical perspective from time to time
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Flexible approach to the shift pattern and overtime
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FMCG or converting background
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Proactive approach to PPMs and issue prevention to increase/extend reliability.
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Level 3+ Electrical qualification (ideally through a time served apprenticeship)
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.
