3-Shift Production Operator — Training & Progression

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions; Wantage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

Shift allowances

Overtime opportunities

Private medical insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

Enhanced Company pension

On-site canteen

On-site parking

Shopping discounts

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a global leader in electronic materials, is recruiting production operators for its Wantage site in Oxfordshire. You will work in the Conversion area on a rotating three-shift system (early, late and night) to manufacture cutting-edge products for our worldwide business.

We welcome applicants without prior production experience and offer full training, career progression, and a strong benefits package including holiday, bonus, private medical insurance,

Qualifications

• Production Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment is preferred.
• Process Understanding: Basic knowledge of chemical production processes and equipment operation.
• Safety & Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with chemical safety, PPE use, and regulatory requirements (COSHH).
• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Quality Focus: Understanding of quality control principles and product consistency.
• Documentation Skills: Accurately complete production records and follow procedures.
• Physical Fitness: Capable of lifting, standing, and working in varied conditions.
• Education & Training: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a pedestrian and / or high lift forklift where applicable.
• Operate machinery following Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policies.
• Report defective equipment, accidents and breakages.
• Carry out QC tests / inspection and report deviations.
• Record production transactions to SAP / SFoL accurately.
• Provide on-the-job training to new starters when trained.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities such as 5S.
• Generate ideas and help implement dept improvements.

Skills

Production experience

Process understanding

Safety & compliance awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Quality focus

Documentation skills

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training/certifications in chemical processing or manufacturing a plus

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a global leader in electronic materials, is recruiting production operators for its Wantage site in Oxfordshire. You will work in the Conversion area on a rotating three-shift system (early, late and night) to manufacture cutting-edge products for our worldwide business.

We welcome applicants without prior production experience and offer full training, career progression, and a strong benefits package including holiday, bonus, private medical insurance,