Process Operator

EGGER Retail Products GmbH; Hexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Hexham seeks a dedicated team member for quality control operations. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining safety standards, and completing defect reports. The position requires a loading shovel license, basic fire training, and adherence to health and safety protocols. Competitive salary, pension scheme, and numerous benefits including tailored training and a supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual Christmas bonus

Wellbeing checks

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Tailored training opportunities

On-site restaurant

Free fruit weekly

Qualifications

• Loading shovel License is essential for this position.
• Basic Fire training is mandatory prior to starting.
• A one-day Health and Safety course is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery safely as part of a team.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Complete defect reports and adhere to safety protocols.
• Support production efficiency during absences.

Skills

Basic Fire training

Loading shovel License

360 Timber forwarder grab license

Health and Safety understanding

Job description

Your Tasks

• Operate as a member of a team in the raw board department.
• Ensure that the workplace, equipment, vehicles, and machinery are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Undertake a comprehensive training programme to be able to operate every aspect of the log yard mobile plant and attend any further training courses as required.
• Complete defect reports detailing any issues with mobile plant and to include any specific data required relevant to shift.
• Observe and comply with all safety precautions as detailed in the Health and Safety procedures and to ensure that safety equipment is in good order and used at all times.
• Ensure that the operation and related tasks are conducted in a safe working manner and that any incidents/ accidents and hazards are duly reported.
• Observe and comply with the Company Quality Systems as detailed in the Quality Manual
• Liaise with the shift supervisor and relevant engineering department as to the condition of the production equipment or problems.
• When required, provide support for holiday/ sickness/ training/ maintenance cover, to help maximise production output and efficiency.

Our Requirements

• Basic Fire training.
• Loading shovel License (Required).
• 360 Timber forwarder grab license (Desirable) however training can be provided
• One day Health and Safety course.

We Offer

Join Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.

Your Contact

Jack Smith, HR, T [phone]

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.