Evaluation Operator

Johnson Matthey Plc; Enfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc in Enfield (Enfield, EN3) is seeking production operatives for a 6 months rolling contract. The role involves processing materials, milling and blending, and generating samples for assay testing.

You will follow strict health and safety procedures and operate with respiratory protective equipment on the shop floor. The position is on-site, with a 40-hour work week (Mon-Fri) and a rotating day/night shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Comfortable working in a dirty, dusty environment.
• Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts.
• Ability to complete manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process materials including solutions, powders, and metallics.
• Carry out operations such as solvent/solid separation.
• Milling and blending.
• Produce consistent and homogeneous samples for assay testing.
• Accurately complete documentation and input data into Traksys or similar systems.
• Follow strict H&S procedures at all times.
• Use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) while working on the shop floor.
• Perform routine operational tasks independently (including some lone working).

Skills

Health & Safety

Manual Handling

Rotating shifts

Dusty environment

Job description

JOB TYPE: 6 months rolling
LOCATION: Enfield, EN3

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 40 hrs/week

SHIFT PATTERN: 5 on / 4 off rotation with alternating 12.5-hour day (05:30-18:00) and night (17:30-06:00) shifts, including breaks.

Key Responsibilities

• Process materials including solutions, powders, and metallics
• Carry out operations such as:
• Solvent/solid separation
• Milling and blending
• Produce consistent and homogeneous samples for assay testing
• Accurately complete documentation and input data into Traksys or similar systems
• Follow strict Health & Safety (H&S) procedures at all times
• Use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) while working on the shop floor
• Perform routine operational tasks independently (including some lone working)

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding role involving manual handling
• Exposure to a dusty and industrial environment
• Not suitable for candidates from clean warehouse backgrounds
• Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols required

Mandatory Requirements

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Comfortable working in a dirty, dusty, and physically demanding environment
• Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts
• Ability to complete manual handling tasks

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or chemical processing environments
• Familiar with industrial processes and handling materials
• Detail-oriented with strong compliance mindset
• Physically fit and adaptable to demanding work conditions