At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate chemical processes and manage materials for sustainable product manufacturing.
- Company: Join Bakelite, a leader in innovative chemistry with over 100 years of history.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, safe work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on safety and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by contributing to sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in chemical operations and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands.
Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World. It’s Better with Bakelite.
Position Overview
To undertake tasks associated with the manufacture of resins and hardeners. Operate chemical plant processes and perform monitoring tasks associated with site utilities.
Main Job Responsibilities (not an exhaustive list)
- Undertake physical materials movements, requisition materials from stock and monitor efficacy of inventory using SAP.
- Safe loading and offloading of tankers in accordance with legislation and site procedures.
- Manufacture and packing of resins and undertake ‘in process’ testing as directed.
- Monitor the status of the site utilities, troubleshoot and problem solve to support loss prevention culture.
- Provide support for the maintenance team and carry out tasks required to maximise plant up time.
- Be familiar with the in-house procedures regarding waste disposal and ensure compliance.
- Working knowledge of the ISO14001 environmental management system.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties, within the scope of the role and your capabilities, as required.
Local Specific Requirements For The Role
- Maintain safe and clean work environment.
- Co-ordinate workload with the manufacturing team to optimise output, ensure product quality and to maintain the efficacy of the utilities systems.
- Establish priorities for loading/offloading and drumming or IBC.
- Establish priorities for despatch to ensure optimum output.
- Identify plant, process and utilities problems and react, report details in line with deviation procedures and support with decision making on course of remedial action.
- Perform simple mechanical troubleshooting where appropriate.
- Charge manual raw material additions to batch reactors.
Functional Competencies
- Technical Knowledge.
- Process Optimisation.
- Safety and Compliance.
- Production Planning and Control.
- Data Judgment.
- Influence and Collaboration.
Education & Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience as a chemical plant operator, or similar high hazard environment.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Units and elements of Process Operations NVQ Levels 3/2 or equivalent.
- Forklift truck operation.
Logistics & Process Technician in Barry employer: Bakelite
At Bakelite, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation meets sustainability. As a Logistics & Process Technician, you will not only contribute to the production of essential materials but also benefit from our commitment to employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities. Located in a facility that champions safety and environmental responsibility, you'll be part of a team dedicated to building a stronger, safer, and better world.
