At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and mix high-quality uPVC compounds, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking manufacturing team focused on quality and efficiency.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days holiday, comprehensive health benefits, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Shifts alternate between days and nights over a three-week cycle.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for career development.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science; experience in manufacturing required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for a uPVC Compounder to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for preparing and mixing high-quality uPVC 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
- 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).
- Experience in plastic compounding, ideally with uPVC.
- 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?
- 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, mobile 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.
Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company's value of "Succeed Together" we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the 'best person for the job' regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.
Compounding Technician in Costessey employer: Job Search Place Limited
Located in a dynamic manufacturing environment, the company offers 31 days holiday plus your birthday off. Employees benefit from a strong focus on health and well-being, including discounted gym memberships and mental health support. The team values equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming workplace for all.
