Production Operative

Title: Machine Operator – Packaging

Location: Thrapston, NN14 4QS

Starting Salary: £33,347.15 increasing to £35813.84 after successful completion of probationary period

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Double Days 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10 pm Monday to Friday

At Saica Group, we are more than an organization; we are a community committed to driving sustainable paper solutions for corrugated board and packaging while championing circularity in waste management. With over 10000 colleagues in 11 countries, our rich history spanning 80 years and our unwavering dedication to our mission and values, we invite you to be part of a journey that leaves a lasting impact.

At Saica Pack: Make an impact by developing end-to-end packaging solutions. From attractive, retail-ready packaging to protective solutions for a range of industries, you'll contribute to our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Why Choose Us: By joining the Saica Group, you're choosing more than a job – you're choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You'll collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.

The site operates a strict no drugs and alcohol policy.

Join Us Today and Shape Tomorrow's Sustainable Solutions with the Saica Group.

Job description :

We are looking to recruit an experienced Packaging Operator to join our conversion team. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of rotary dye-cut and case maker machines. However, this is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate, with the right attributes, as full training will be given.

As a team member at Saica pack, you’ll enjoy:

• A great working environment where your suggestions count
• Be part of a team - team working is core to how we operate
• Training provided for any job requirements new to you.
• Career development – we are a growing company so if you want to progress your career we will support you.

A variety of benefits, including:

• Physical and mental wellness programmes
• Paid parental leave (maternity/adoption/paternity)
• Employee facilities which include a subsidised canteen– we strive to have a good environment to work.
• Holiday entitlement 20 days + bank holidays - increasing by 1 day for every full holiday year to a maximum of 25 days
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme of £500
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home Tech Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Employee Discount Platform
• Eye test voucher

Requirements and skills:

• Hands on operationally. Customer focused.
• Great communication. Team oriented.
• Health and safety compliant.
• Dependable and Reliable.

Is Saica the right workplace for you?

If the following attributes apply to you, then you will enjoy working at Saica:

Team-player – support your colleagues and share your ideas

Open and transparent – tell it as it is, keep people updated with the facts

High standards – want to achieve good quality and great service

Self-motivated – personal drive to improve and achieve

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job, or not having 100% of the criteria listed, but we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. Sacia is a place where everyone can grow. So whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

Location:

Thrapston ideally located just off the A14, free onsite parking

Saica Group offers sustainable paper solutions for the manufacture of corrugated board and flexible packaging, promoting circularity in waste management. With more than 12,000 employees and a presence in 11 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States), Saica Group has four business lines: the production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard (Saica Paper), waste management and environmental services (Saica Natur), the production of corrugated board packaging (Saica Pack), and flexible packaging (Saica Flex). You will enjoy working at Saica if you: Care: Are a team-player, support your colleagues and share your ideas It’s important that you want an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity Value: Have high standards, want to achieve good quality and great service Challenge: You are self-motivated to improve and achieve. You are open and transparent, tell it as it is. Specific skills or experience requirements will be shown in the job description.