Niederbipp
Plant Operator in 4-Shift System 100% (m/f/d)
- 12 June 2026
- 5 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Niederbipp
About the job
Plant Operator in 4-Shift System 100% (m/f/d)
- Niederbipp
- permanent
- full-time
About us
Hey, we are Tela, a family-owned company. For over 50 years, we have been producing high-quality hygiene papers, which are continuously adapted to the changing needs of people and markets thanks to state-of-the-art technology and constant innovation. With our own wastewater treatment and waste paper processing plant, we have been pioneers of sustainability since the beginning and still place the greatest value on ecology and environmental awareness today.
Over 200 highly motivated, skilled employees ensure the supply of our regional and international customers in Niederbipp, Bern, among others with the Swiss traditional brand Tela. As a family-run company, Tela has complemented since 2021 as a partner a network of hygiene paper factories in Switzerland, Germany and Poland that has existed for over 40 years.
To strengthen our team in Niederbipp, we are looking for you as soon as possible as
Plant Operator in 4-Shift System 100% (m/f/d)
Tasks
- Plant expert: You control the heart of our paper production, monitor the waste paper processing plant and the fluidised bed furnace, and ensure smooth operation. You also ensure that all units function and that the paper input is correct according to the recipe and whiteness specification.
- Organisational talent: You manage daily tasks, perform water analyses, maintenance work and cleaning tasks, and ensure the replenishment of auxiliaries.
- Technical all-rounder: You assist with repairs, cover changes and process problems. Your ideas for optimising production processes are in demand.
Profile
- Training and experience: You have completed mechanical or technical training, e.g. as a plant operator, mechanic, locksmith or plumber, or have several years of experience with industrial plants. Ideally, you have experience as a heating plant operator.
- Willingness to further training: You have sound knowledge as a heating plant operator or are interested in completing the training with our support.
- Shift willingness: You feel comfortable in a 4-shift operation. We work in a rotating 7-day shift model, where you work seven days in a row in the same shift – including weekends and public holidays. Depending on the rhythm, you have 56 to 80 hours of free time between shift changes.
- Personal qualities: You are skilled in crafts and technology, a team player, work independently and thoughtfully, and can communicate well in German.
- Systems: You have experience with process control systems and are familiar with (process engineering) plants and MS Office.
- Mobility: You have your own car or good public transport connections to start punctually at the beginning of the shift.
Offer
- At least 5 weeks of holiday so you can properly relax
- Free parking spaces so you don’t have to worry about finding a parking spot
- Look forward to birthday, Easter and St Nicholas gifts
- A good pension fund for your future security
- Free fruit and ice cream in summer as well as healthy catering options
- Work in a very good team and a great atmosphere
- Free products four times a year
- A thorough introduction and training to prepare you optimally for your tasks
- Opportunities for further education and training to constantly expand your skills
- Access to our employee app for current information and communication
- Benefit from bonuses for successful employee referrals
Contact
Noah Tobler
Recruiter
Tela GmbH | Human Resources | Rotboden 1 | 4704 Niederbipp