Scientific Productions Operatives

Manpower UK LTD; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking Scientific Productions Operatives in Kemptville, Ontario. This role is ideal for recent graduates in engineering or science looking to gain experience in the battery or chemical industry. Candidates should have attention to detail, a minimum NVQ/BTEC qualification, and the ability to work shifts. Pay rates are £12.50 for days and £15.00 for nights, with rotational shifts and training provided.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience following SOPs.
• Comfortable working with tools for assembly and disassembly.
• Able to perform manual handling tasks lifting up to 25Kg for men, 16 Kg for women.

Responsibilities

• Operation of the pilot plant equipment.
• Assembly and disassembly of plant equipment for maintenance or troubleshooting.
• Monitoring of production processes and fault diagnosis.
• Handling and preparations of raw materials and products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

PC literacy

Education

Minimum NVQ/BTEC qualification in technical or scientific field

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Manpower is recruiting for Scientific Productions Operatives. Recent graduates in engineering/science or related subjects looking to gain experience in the battery or chemical industry, or individuals with operation experience in chemical/pharma or related industries, would be ideal for this role. This is a 6-month temporary contract for an exciting new product.

Pay and shift pattern

Pay rates: £12.50 for days, £15.00 for nights.

• Shift pattern: 4-day shifts, 4-night shifts, 4 days off – no changes to this shift pattern (working 8 days in a row, followed by 4 days off). Rotational shifts.

Duties

• Operation of the pilot plant equipment (training provided)
• Assembly and disassembly of plant equipment for maintenance or troubleshooting (training provided)
• Monitoring of production processes and fault diagnosis
• Handling and preparations of raw materials and products
• Ensuring high quality standards are maintained throughout
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations and guidance as well as promoting a safe culture
• Acting as members of site Emergency Response Team
• Keeping high standards of housekeeping

Criteria

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Minimum NVQ/BTEC qualification in technical or scientific field
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience following SOPs
• Comfortable working with tools (assembly and disassembly of plant equipment)
• Able to perform manual handling tasks lifting up to HSE specified limits: 25Kg for men, 16 Kg for women
• Able to perform strenuous activity while wearing a respirator
• Flexibility to work shifts and support production activities through overtime (always agreed, never imposed)
• Understanding of hazards associated with chemical reactions, pressure, temperature, gases, powders, solvents and hazardous materials handling in general
• Good communication skills
• PC literate
• First aid trained (will be provided)
• Forklift licence (will be provided)

Apply today and a representative will be in touch shortly.