Production Support Operator

UPM -
Irvine

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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Company pension
Canteen
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Textile, paper or wood production

Full job description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

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We are now looking for a Production Support Operator to join our Caledonian Production team on a two-year temporary contract. Our Production Department plays a key role in the paper manufacturing process.

What you will do

Play a key role in operating our plant and equipment and monitoring quality to the highest standards of accuracy, efficiency and safety

Work a shift pattern comprising two 12-hour dayshifts (6am to 6pm), two 12-hour night shifts (6pm to 6am) and six rest days

You will be prepared to participate in a call out rotation and to work a reasonable amount of overtime

The role may involve working at height and in confined spaces. Applicants must be comfortable working in these environments and willing to undertake relevant training where required

Who you are

You have experience working in a high-speed manufacturing or processing industry (ideally)

You must be 18 years of age or older due to the requirement for night shift working

You communicate clearly and enjoy working collaboratively with others

You are reliable, flexible, and able to follow processes with attention to detail

You take pride in working safely and maintaining high quality standards

This is what we offer to you

Safety and well-being – We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely.

A meaningful job – We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.

Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.

Caring for people and the environment - Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher.

Attractive benefits package – We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including bonus and pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus stat days, free on-site gym, Employee Assistance Programme, on site wellbeing room, employee retail discount scheme, canteen facilities, Cycle to Work Scheme and on-site electric vehicle charging facilities.

Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Additional information

This role is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract basis. There may be the opportunity for the position to become permanent at the end of the 2 year period, subject to business requirements. Any permanent appointment would include a review of salary and benefits.

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by August 16, 2026 . Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +4401723502550.

Part of the UPM-Kymmene group, Caledonian Paper is the UK's only manufacturer of magazine paper using the latest technology to produce high-volume, high-quality products for demanding markets at home and abroad. The Company has been established in Irvine, Ayrshire for more than 30 years and has a reputation for offering high quality employment and development opportunities.

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

UPM – we renew the everyday

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