Plant Operator

Crem Recruitment Ltd.; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan (Health Shield)

Pension Scheme after 3 months

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Life Assurance: 4x annual salary

Annual Bonus up to 10%

Christmas Gift

Job summary

Crem Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Plant Operator for a specialist manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. The role involves safe operation of plant equipment, production of materials, and adherence to health and safety procedures.

You will work as part of a small team to meet production targets and maintain quality standards while following PPE and safety rules. Own transport is essential for site access.

Qualifications

• At least four GCSEs at grade C or equivalent.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Understanding of working safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Strong focus on health, safety and following procedures.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Positive, flexible, team-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manufacture, dry and pack materials to production requirements.
• Take production samples for quality control testing.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures, including handling hazardous materials.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Collaborate with colleagues and management to meet production deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and efficiency.
• Support other departments when required.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Team-focused attitude

Independent working

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office 365

Education

GCSEs (4 subjects, grade C)

Chemistry-related degree (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

We are recruiting for a Plant Operator to join our client's team within a specialist manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing or production experience who is looking to develop their skills within a hands-on plant operation role.

The Role

As a Plant Operator, you will play an important role in the safe and efficient manufacture, drying and packing of materials. Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure production targets are achieved, quality standards are maintained and all health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manufacture, dry and pack materials in line with production requirements.
• Take production samples for quality control testing.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures, including the safe handling of potentially hazardous materials.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Work closely with colleagues and management to meet production deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and efficiency.
• Support other departments when required.

Essential Requirements

• At least four GCSEs at grade C or equivalent, or 1-2 years' experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• An understanding of working safely with chemicals and potentially hazardous materials.
• A strong focus on health, safety and following procedures.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude.
• The ability to work independently when required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.

Desirable Experience

• A chemistry-related degree.
• Three to five years' industrial experience in fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on, plant-based role involving standing, walking, operating equipment and handling materials. Candidates must be comfortable working in a production environment, wearing the required PPE and following strict safety procedures.

The role may involve lifting or moving weights of 25kg or more with assistance.

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan: Provided by Health Shield, with annual allowances for dental treatment, optical care, physiotherapy, personal accident cover, dental accidents and more.
• Pension Scheme: Available after three months, with the company contributing 7%.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Available after three months.
• Critical Illness Cover: Available after successful completion of the six-month probationary period.
• Income Protection: Available after successful completion of the six-month probationary period.
• Life Assurance: Effective from your start date, providing cover worth four times your annual salary.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: Opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 10% of annual salary, paid in February.
• Christmas Gift: A festive gift of turkey and beef or gammon, issued on Christmas Eve.

Please note: Due to the location of the site, own transport is essential.

If you have a strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset and experience in manufacturing, production or a similar environment, we would love to hear from you.