Manufacturing Operative

Material Evolution; Tees Valley; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days holiday

Learning & development budget

Social events

Healthcare partner

Zusammenfassung

Material Evolution in the Tees Valley area is seeking a production-focused specialist to manage stock, SOPs and batch manufacturing. You will coordinate materials, equipment, and resources to meet production requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role involves lab and production environments, with opportunities to lead pilot-scale activities and support trials. applicants should be organised, proactive and detail-oriented.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or laboratory setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate production records.
• Good health and safety awareness in an industrial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Proactive problem-solving and safety-conscious mindset.
• Experience with stock control and material handling.

Aufgaben

• Inventory & stock management with accurate records.
• Maintain safe, clean manufacturing areas and SOPs.
• Lead batch manufacturing activities coordinating materials and resources.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations including maintenance readiness.
• Lead pilot-scale manufacturing and scale-up activities.
• Support commercial trials and ensure safe, efficient output.
• Undertake laboratory testing to support product development.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing environment

Production equipment

SOPs & records

Health & safety

Troubleshooting

Quality focus

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Stock control

Ausbildung

Jobbeschreibung

About us Material Evolution is a materials technology company founded in 2020 by Dr. Liz Gilligan and Sam Clark. Headquartered in Middlesbrough, in 2024 we commissioned the UK's largest ultra-low-carbon cement factory in Wrexham. We exist to solve one of the world's toughest climate problems. As a team of scientists, engineers, and commercial and operational experts, we're rethinking how essential materials are made; starting with cement, an industry responsible for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions. Backed by leading impact and technology investors, we're on a mission to rapidly and radically decarbonise industrial materials. If you're motivated by real-world impact and want to work close to the heart of a purpose-driven business, you'll feel at home here.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Inventory & Stock Management: Maintain stock levels of raw materials, consumables and finished products, ensuring accurate records and material availability.
• Housekeeping & SOPs: Maintain safe, clean and organised manufacturing areas, following and supporting the development of SOPs for both lab and production.
• Batch Production: Deliver and lead batch manufacturing activities, coordinating materials, equipment and resources to meet production requirements.
• Manufacturing Operations & PPM: Coordinate day-to-day manufacturing operations, including planned preventative maintenance, equipment readiness and resolving operational issues.
• Pilot-Scale Manufacturing & Scale-Up: Lead pilot-scale manufacturing, scale-up activities and associated testing to support the transition into full production.
• Commercial Trials: Support commercial trials and ensure batch manufacturing facilities deliver the required operational output safely and efficiently.
• Laboratory Testing & Experiments: Undertake laboratory testing and experimental work to support product development and manufacturing.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production or laboratory environment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate production records.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements in an industrial environment.
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of production activities.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming operational challenges.
• Experience with stock control, material handling and inventory management.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across different departments.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes, equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on efficiency, quality and safety.
• Basic IT literacy and confidence using digital systems for record-keeping and production monitoring.
• Hold a full, valid driving licence permitting the operation of company vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, with the ability to travel between sites as required.

Desirable:

• Experienced in driving fork lift truck or other plant equipment.
• Experience in batch manufacturing or process-based production.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Experience supporting manufacturing trials, process development or scale-up activities.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or quality control environment.
• Experience training or supporting less experienced production staff.

Our Benefits and Perks:

• 25 days holiday (plus an extra day for your birthday), access to a learning & development budget and social events.
• At Material Evolution, we are passionate about well-being and have partnered with a leading healthcare provider.