At a Glance
- Tasks: Mix and prepare high-quality uPVC compounds in a hands-on manufacturing role.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking manufacturing team with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31 days holiday, health perks, and discounts on products.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and a fun work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and make a real impact in production.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science; manufacturing experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for a u PVC Compounder to join our manufacturing team.
This is a hands‑on role where you will be responsible for preparing and mixing high‑quality u PVC compounds in line with production schedules and specifications.
Working closely with the Technical and Production teams, you will play a key role in ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across the compounding process.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately weigh and blend raw materials including PVC resin, stabilisers, fillers, and pigments in line with approved formulations
- Operate and monitor mixers, blenders, and extrusion equipment
- Carry out in‑process quality checks (e. g. melt flow, colour, density) and make necessary adjustments
- Maintain accurate records of batch formulations, material usage, and outputs
- Support manufacturing teams by responding to operational queries
- Help standardise and document compounding processes
- Monitor stock levels of raw materials and report any shortages
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards
- Keep the work area clean, organised, and contamination‑free
- Shifts
- Week 1 Days - Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 19:00
- Week 2 Nights - Monday to Wednesday - 19:00 to 07:00 Thursday 19:00 to 23:00
- Week 3 Days - Monday to Wednesday - 07:00 to 19:00 Thursday 07:00 to 15:00
About You
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science
- Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
- Ability to follow technical instructions and interpret data sheets
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Basic IT skills for data entry and reporting
- Understanding of safe chemical handling (COSHH awareness)
Desirable
- Experience in plastic compounding, ideally with u PVC
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Polymer Processing or Manufacturing
- Forklift licence or material handling certification
- Knowledge of material properties and formulation techniques
- What We’re Looking For
- A proactive and reliable team player
- Someone who can work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- A strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary
- Pension
- 31 days holiday, increasing with service, plus have your birthday off
- Paid time off annually to volunteer
- Comprehensive health & well‑being benefits including cycle to work scheme, heavily discounted gym memberships and free access to mental health first aiders
- Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
- Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, food shopping and most major high street retailers
- Opportunity to work with a forward‑thinking and supportive team.
- Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
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