We are recruiting for a Plant Operator to join our client's team within a specialist manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing or production experience who is looking to develop their skills within a hands-on plant operation role.
The Role
As a Plant Operator, you will play an important role in the safe and efficient manufacture, drying and packing of materials. Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure production targets are achieved, quality standards are maintained and all health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Manufacture, dry and pack materials in line with production requirements.
- Take production samples for quality control testing.
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
- Follow health, safety and environmental procedures, including the safe handling of potentially hazardous materials.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
- Work closely with colleagues and management to meet production deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve production processes and efficiency.
- Support other departments when required.
Essential Requirements
- At least four GCSEs at grade C or equivalent, or 1-2 years' experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industry.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
- An understanding of working safely with chemicals and potentially hazardous materials.
- A strong focus on health, safety and following procedures.
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
- A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude.
- The ability to work independently when required.
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
Desirable Experience
- A chemistry-related degree.
- Three to five years' industrial experience in fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on, plant-based role involving standing, walking, operating equipment and handling materials. Candidates must be comfortable working in a production environment, wearing the required PPE and following strict safety procedures.
The role may involve lifting or moving weights of 25kg or more with assistance.
Benefits
- Health Cash Plan: Provided by Health Shield, with annual allowances for dental treatment, optical care, physiotherapy, personal accident cover, dental accidents and more.
- Pension Scheme: Available after three months, with the company contributing 7%.
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Available after three months.
- Critical Illness Cover: Available after successful completion of the six-month probationary period.
- Income Protection: Available after successful completion of the six-month probationary period.
- Life Assurance: Effective from your start date, providing cover worth four times your annual salary.
- Annual Bonus Scheme: Opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 10% of annual salary, paid in February.
- Christmas Gift: A festive gift of turkey and beef or gammon, issued on Christmas Eve.
Please note: Due to the location of the site, own transport is essential.
If you have a strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset and experience in manufacturing, production or a similar environment, we would love to hear from you.
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