Papermill Operative

  • Jacob Thomas Associates
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Oct 16, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job title; Papermill Operative - Continental Shifts

Key Skills; Manufacturing, Packing, Machine Minding

Salary; 15.25 per hour (inclusive of shift premium) Training paid at 12.22 per hour

Shift pattern; See below

Location; Hamilton, Leicester

Commutable from; Leicester, Thurmaston, Oadby, Syston, Evington, Birstall, Loughborough.

We are currently recruiting Papermill Operatives for one of the UK's leading manufacturers of paper consumables.

Training will be 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Training runs for 2-12 weeks depending on the individual. Once training is complete you will move to the continental shift pattern outlined below

Shift Pattern

  • Continental shift pattern
  • 2 days on, 2 nights on, four days off
  • 12 hour shifts, average of 42.00 hours per week
  • Days: 6am-6pm, Nights: 6pm-6am

The Papermill Operative Benefits;

  • Possible permanent contracts for the right candidate
  • Weekly pay
  • Free car parking
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Canteen facilities
  • Overtime available

This is an exciting opportunity for you to forge a career within the manufacturing industry with an established and progressive company for a leader in the production of paper consumables. The successful applicant will complete training and will then be working on a continental shift pattern ensuring day to day running of production.

The Papermill Operative Role;

  • Move the wrapped and labeled Parent Reels from the end of the paper machine to the Warehouse
  • Prepare, move and place the parent reels from the end of the paper machine to the wrapper if required by the layout of the site
  • Weight, wrap and label the reels if required
  • Record details in the stock management system if required
  • Apply stickers in line with quality procedure
  • Operate Fork lifts and Clamp trucks safely, complete daily checks and report faults
  • Operate any other needed equipment in accordance with training guidelines
  • Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
  • Assist with the operation and cleaning of the paper machine when available, including all tasks where trained
  • Comply with all defined standards for quality, environment and Health and Safety
  • To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
  • To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

The Papermill Operative Candidate;

  • Previous experience within a distribution setting advantageous
  • FLT licence desirable
  • Highly motivated and driven
  • Good communication skills as working within a team

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly through this website or call (phone number removed).