Level 2 Operator-2

Shift Pattern - 12 hour shifts

2x day shifts (6am - 6pm) and 2 night shifts (6pm - 6am) followed by 6 days' rest.

Continuous shift pattern throughout the year.

Annual shut down/ shut downs

Annual shut down which usually lasts for 1 week.

During this period, additional shifts on top of the usual rota are mandatory for all operators.

Rota for this period is released a few weeks' prior to the shutdown week.

There is a 24 hour shut down once every 5 weeks'.

During this period, additional shifts are required and mandatory.

Additional shifts are stated on the rota when it is issued for the full year (usually issued October for the following year).

Annualised Hours

Operators work on an annualised hours' basis which equates to 2087 hours per annum (including holidays). Excluding holidays, hours to be actually worked are 1831 per annum.

Hours are monitored on a monthly basis and are run from January to December.

Operating the paper manufacturing process to achieve good efficiency, driving continuous improvements and working with their maintenance department to resolve issues. Support there shift manager and level 1 ensuring H&S, environmental and quality compliance.

Working Conditions

The working conditions can vary depending on the role being undertaken but examples of types of conditions which can be experienced are as follows;

Hot, dusty, wet and noisy

Some circumstances may involve working in confined spaces or at height