Chemical Blender Operative

People Solutions Group Limited; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Chemical Blender Operative in Shenstone, offering a salary of £28,000 increasing to £32,000 upon full training. This full-time position includes significant benefits such as private health care, generous pension, and industry-related training. Ideal candidates will have factory experience and a current counterbalance FLT licence.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Health Care

Generous contributory pension scheme

Life assurance at three times salary

Employee assistance programme

Generous staff purchase scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years experience in a factory or production environment, ideally with chemicals.
• Experience in a Blender role is essential.
• Own transport required due to company relocation.

Responsibilities

• Blend chemical products to meet production schedules.
• Transfer and replenish raw materials.
• Assist with laboratory-based quality testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Counterbalance FLT Licence

Job description

CHEMICAL BLENDER OPERATIVE

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7.30AM - 4.00PM

£28,000 INCREASING TO £32,000 WHEN FULLY TRAINED

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a CHEMICAL BLENDER OPERATIVEto join our well-established client based in SHENSTONEon a full-time permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering an amazing annual salary and room to grow and progress.

This isa practical, hands-on and self-motivated Blending Operative position where you will join a Chemical Blending Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Benefits

• Permanent contract of employment from day one
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Non-contributory Private Health Care and Critical Illness Cover
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance at three times salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous staff purchase scheme – take our products home FREE

Day to Day Duties

• Blend chemical products to meet production schedules
• Transfer and replenish raw materials
• Assist with laboratory-based quality testing
• Follow strict health & safety instructions for dealing with hazardous goods

Essential Skills

• A minimum of two years experience working in a factory or production environment, ideally with chemicals or multiple ingredients
• A current counterbalance FLT licence
• Excellent attention to detail
• Competent numeracy skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident computer skills
• Hands on style and well suited to a physical role
• A flexible approach to support the team and happy to complete overtime or occasional shifts where necessary
• Your own transport as the company will be relocating in spring 2026 within a 15-minute commute from Shenstone
• Experience in a Blender role is essential

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience of blending products such as cleaning, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage
• Following processes, recipes, measuring quantities, quality checking
• Happy with overtime (weekdays and occasional weekends) and occasional shifts (6-2/2-10)

Training

• Industry related training and ongoing support throughout

Contact

• If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today by clicking the link below or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process