Woodyard Operator

We are looking for a hardworking, dedicated plant operator to join our small Woodyard team. It is essential that the successful candidate is self motivated, can operate as part of team, and work well alone when required.

Woodyard Operator (working on a double day rota)

The function of the Woodyard is to provide fuel and fibre to the CHP plant and pulp mill. Specifically, you will operate woodyard vehicles to transport logs and chipped material, operate computerized systems to control the processes and apply plant isolations/issue permits of work.

Woodyard Operator: Working under the Woodyard Team Leaders instruction the Operators will:

• Communicate effectively with team members and management
• Work safely whilst adhering to health, safety and environmental risk assessments, procedures, and production standards
• Offload wagons, maintain a continuous supply of material to chippers, carry out duties to ensure all areas of plant are maintained and run smoothly
• Operate/monitor plant via control system and react to alarms/plant issues accordingly
• Maintain the plant in a safe condition through observation and inspection, and report faults using the mill reporting system
• Prepare/issue/close off permits
• Prepare/isolate & release plant in a safe condition ready for maintenance activities
• Complete certified training for all required mandatory tasks within the role

The successful Woodyard operator will possess:

• A valid driving license
• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English, Maths and Science/ICT or equivalent qualification/experience
• The ability to work comfortably at height

In addition to this, the following competency is also desired:

• Practical experience of operating heavy plant (i.e., articulated log handler/wheeled loading shovel).

What Holmen offers you

We offer:

• Fantastic contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Full PPE and annual uniform allowance
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Occupational health support
• A range of wellbeing benefits and support initiatives
• On-site canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and menopause support

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Candidates must be aged 21 years or over. Offers will be subject to completing a D4 driver's medical.