Process Operator Lamination

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

Job summary

A leading wood products manufacturer in Hexham is looking for a team member for the Lamination department. The role involves operating machinery, maintaining a clean workspace, and completing detailed production reports. Applicants should possess a Fork Lift Truck Licence, be IT competent, and be willing to work 12-hour shifts. The position offers a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Annual Christmas bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

On-site restaurant

Access to free fruit weekly

Free parking in staff car park

Qualifications

• Fork Lift Truck Licence (training can be provided).
• Basic IT skills are preferred.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a member of the team in the Lamination department.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace, equipment, and machinery.
• Complete shift reports detailing production and downtime.
• Liaise with the shift supervisor regarding production equipment.

Skills

Fork Lift Truck Licence

Basic standard of IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Your Tasks

• Operate as a member of the team in the Lamination department.
• Ensure that the work place, equipment, vehicles and machinery are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Undertake a comprehensive training programme to be able to run every aspect of the lamination department, to include boards/paper preparation, pressing, inspections, banding, fork truck and general warehouse duties.
• Attend any further training courses as required at other EGGER UK locations.
• Complete shift reports detailing production, downtime, to include any specific data required relevant to shift. Liaise with the Shift Supervisor and Day Support with regard to the operations of the 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.
• Provide support for holiday/ sickness/ training/ maintenance cover, to help maximise production output and efficiency when required.

Our Requirements

• Fork Lift Truck Licence (however training can be provided)
• Basic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts days/nights.

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.
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• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Applications Close: 2nd January 2026

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.