Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.
A vacancy has arisen for a Production Engineer – BM/C&C in the Production area reporting to Gary Pickering – Production Manager Paperboard.
The successful candidate will proactively identify and lead on all development activities, including process improvements and capital investments in order to drive up quality, efficiency and volume in line with area KPIs and the Holmen Core Values.
The successful Production Engineer (BM) will:
* Drive health and safety, environmental and food safety improvements across all shifts.
* Proactively identify and lead on process improvement and development projects to increase product quality and operational efficiency.
* Monitor and report area KPI’s and 4-Fielders.
* Develop and prioritise the capital investment plan.
* Lead and contribute to capital investment projects.
* Be a key link to area engineering activities.
* Proactively identify and lead on trouble-shooting and problem solving activities (RCA).
* Be the area representative on cross-functional project groups and report into cross-functional meetings.
* Be involved in customer and quality related improvements and problem-solving activities (RCA).
* Develop improved ways of working and lead on adoption of best practices across shift and day teams.
* Support / mentor Production shift staff to develop competence and skills.
To apply for this role, you should:
* Possess an excellent knowledge of the pulp and papermaking processes.
* Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The following are also desired:
* Degree level education in a relevant engineering/science or papermaking discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Appropriate training in Health & Safety.
* A proactive approach to improvement activities.
We offer you:
* Fantastic Contributory pension plan
* Private Health Insurance
* Life assurance
* 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year
* A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing
* Opportunities to develop and grow
* Occupational Health provision
* On-site staff canteen
* Cycle to work scheme
* Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub
* Social Club with regular events throughout the year
* Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory checks evidencing a right to work in the UK.
Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times.
Apply today
If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer orientated business, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1600 hours on Friday 11th July 2025.
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