Chemical Operator

Airbus; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag is hiring a on-site Warehouse Operator in the United Kingdom to carry out stock handling, forklift driving, mixing, blending and filling under supervision.

On-site duties include safe handling of chemicals, loading/unloading, palletising, and ensuring compliance with safety and procedural standards while supporting yard operations and timely dispatch to customers.

Qualifications

• Manual handling experience required.
• Forklift truck operation experience essential.
• Experience with REACH regulations.
• Experience in a distribution environment.
• Experience working with chemicals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, fill, and store chemicals per legislation and procedures.
• Pick and check loads; load vehicles and dispatch per SOP.
• Operate forklift to build loads and move pallets.
• Maintain safe, efficient yard/warehouse operations.
• Assist with tanker offload into bulk tanks/IBCs as needed.

Skills

Manual Handling

FLT truck

REACH

Distribution environment

Chemicals experience

Job description

Purpose of role

This is a diverse role working in a range of functions on site, including stock handling, forklift driving, mixing, blending, filling and other operations, as assigned by supervisor in charge.

Responsibility/Accountabilities

The safe handling, filling and storage of chemical products to ensure compliance with legislation and operational requirements. Pick and Check vehicle loads and confirm match customer order. Load vehicles of supplies and ensure safe handling and dispatch to laid down operational procedures. Build loads to meet customer orders, both manual handling and by forklifted pallets. Contribute to the safe and efficient running of the yard and warehouse. Carry out manual handling yard duties and chemical filling as required Carry out tanker offload into bulk tanks or IBC's Load & Unload IDN trailers and put away into Warehouse Filling IBC`s with chemicals using automated filling stations, full protective suits and PPE are supplied. Undertake any reasonable tasks or duties assigned by your line manager from time to time, related to the effective and efficient performance of the job, and providing they are within the post holders skills and ability.

Experience & Knowledge

• Manual Handling (Essential)
• FLT truck (Essential)
• REACH (Essential)
• Working within a distribution environment (Essential)
• Working with chemicals (Desirable)

Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com