3CR Operations lead

Johnson Matthey Plc; Royston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Retirement savings

Share plans

Life and disability insurance

Commuter allowances

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc in Royston, UK, is seeking a 3CR Operations Lead to drive readiness, commissioning and ramp-up for a new refinery project. You will identify defects, implement design reviews, develop KPIs and OEE measures, and ensure safety and quality during transition from construction to operations.

The role requires GCSEs including English/Maths/Science, knowledge of PGM processes, and 1+ year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs (English, Maths and Science) at Grade 4 or above.
• Knowledge of PGM processes and related operations.
• 1+ year of relevant on-site work experience.
• High personal Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report defects, deficiencies or non-compliance to ensure smooth transition from construction to full-scale operations.
• Implement operational readiness and commissioning plans for the new refinery, including design reviews, task mapping, SOPs and training development.
• Develop KPIs and OEE measures; support MOC during commissioning and manage plant scale‑up risk.
• Foster cross‑department collaboration to resolve operational project issues.
• Address start-up technical problems to meet ramp-up production and quality specifications.

Skills

PGM processes

1+ year experience

Health & safety awareness

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths and Science (Grade 4+)

Job description

Job title: 3CR Operations Lead Location: Royston, Herefordshire, UK. (Site based role) At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As an Operations Lead, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role

• Identifying and reporting any defects, deficiencies, or non-compliance with safety and operational requirements to ensure a smooth transition from construction to full-scale operations.
• Implementing operational readiness and commissioning plans for the new refinery which involves:
  • Conducting and supporting Design reviews.
  • Reviewing task mapping (plant Yamazumi)
  • SOP’s and Training development
  • Developing KPI’s
  • Developing key OEE measures
  • Supporting the Management of change (MOC) process during commissioning.
  • Identifying and supporting any plant scale-up risk mitigation
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among different departments and teams to address and resolve operational project issues.
• Resolving technical problems with the project start up and commissioning. Takes action to ensure that the ramp up production plan and quality specifications are met.
• May suggest areas for improvement to the production process e.g. complete kaizen suggestions and participate in 5WHY investigation problem solving analysis by identifying process deviations and implementing actions

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role

• A minimum of 4 GCSE's or equivalent, at Grade 4 or above to C including English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of PGM processes
• On the job experience of 1 year+ in relevant work area
• High personal Health & Safety standards

Work environment

The work environment is a mixture of office and shop floor. Due to the nature of this role applicants must be non-smokers and have been free from nicotine products for at least 3 months

Working hours

Flexibility regarding working hours is an essential requirement of this role. Initially you will be required to work Monday to Friday days, including some weekends and bank holidays. The working pattern will change in line with the project timeline requirements to 24/5 working 8 hour shifts and ultimately to 24/7 working 12 hour day and night shifts on a rotating 5s and 4s pattern. A high degree of flexibility is required to fulfil shift arrangements according to project requirements.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.

We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

At Johnson Matthey, your work matters. Join a world leader in platinum group metals and build a career with real impact. You'll help shape solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges - from cutting emissions and powering modern life to supporting life-saving technologies. Together, we’re creating a healthier world through metals that matter.