Manufacturing Operator - Fluidcare

Quaker Houghton; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational industrial company in Bristol seeks a dedicated individual for a role that involves managing cleanliness and site requirements. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and a willingness to learn. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to establish a career in the manufacturing sector. The position offers a permanent contract with benefits including flexible hours, paid time off, and training programs.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Pension plan

Good overtime rates

Flexible hours working

25 days paid time off + bank holidays

2 days volunteer paid days

Life assurance

Wellbeing programs

Onboarding training

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Fast learner eager to develop a career in the manufacturing sector.
• Experience in an engineering environment is preferred but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage cleanliness on the shop floor daily.
• Assist in managing swarf bin movements.
• Identify and address site requirements for service improvement.
• Report unsafe conditions to site management.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of working in an engineering environment

Forklift operation

Job description

Overview

Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids with 100+ years of history, present in 40+ countries and operating plants in over 30 locations. Our customers include thousands of the world’s most advanced and specialized steels, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies. With 4,500 employees we partner with our customers to improve their business success.

Role purpose

This role delivers a customer-focused service, working with the site manager to deliver an efficient and effective team that manages the day-to-day scope of work for Quaker Houghton. Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Tasks

• Manage the cleanliness on the shop floor in the most efficient manner on a day to day basis.
• Help with the management of swarf bin movements when required.
• Identify site requirements, provide solutions and, where possible, suggest ways of continuously improving the services provided to the customer by Quaker Houghton, considering/promoting high H&S standards at all times and reporting any unsafe conditions or hazards to the site manager / Team leader.
• Provide other specifically agreed cleaning services as and when required by the Site Manager.

Requirements

Full training will be provided.

• Good communication skills
• Preferably has knowledge of working in an engineering environment
• Forklift advantageous

We are looking for a fast learner eager to develop a career in the manufacturing sector working with well-established multinational companies.

Benefits

• Permanent contract
• Pension plan
• Good overtime rates
• Flexible hours working. Shift pattern is 42hrs weekly
• 25 days paid time off + bank holidays
• 2 days volunteer paid days
• Life assurance
• Attractive wellbeing, sustainability, women inclusion & other DEI programs
• Onboarding training plus continuous on-the-job learning and development programs
• A great opportunity to become an industrial skilled Fluidcare Technician trained by our Quaker Houghton Fluidcare experts.

Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids, continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our people are our greatest strength.