Production Associate

Ecolab; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Associate in Wales. The role involves producing agarose resin products and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in a lab environment, be able to lift materials up to 25 kg, and handle hazardous chemicals. This position offers a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting contributing to global health and safety.

Benefits

Opportunity to help tackle global challenges

Support for personal and professional growth

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Able to manually handle raw materials, products, and equipment up to 25 kg.
• Handle hazardous chemicals according to H&S policies.
• Basic computer competency required.
• Must access own transport.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Producing agarose resin products according to standards.
• Carry out work procedures reliably and safely.
• Undertake any reasonable tasks as required by management.

Skills

Experience working in a lab environment

Ability to manually handle raw materials up to 25 kg

Handle hazardous chemicals safely

Basic computer competency

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Production Associate

Company: Ecolab

Location: Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-12-03T08:24:10Z

Valid Through: 2026-03-03T08:24:10Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: N/A-N/A N/A per N/A

Description

Ecolab, Purolite Resins, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a Production Associate - day shift at our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Wales!

We manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

We are seeking a Production Associate to engage in product development, product line maintenance, and test method maintenance activities.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Why choose Ecolab?

• A world‑leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team
• A fast‑paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment
• Manufacture of high‑quality technical products, developed hand‑in‑hand with leading minds in the industry
• Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas

What You Will Do:

• Producing agarose resin products in accordance to ISO9001 and pharmaceutical standards.
• Carrying out all work procedures properly, reliably and safely
• Undertaking any other reasonable tasks as required by the Management of the company
• The process involves state of the art equipment to successfully manufacture high value specialty products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working in a lab environment
• Able to manually handle raw materials, products and equipment up to 25 kg
• Handle hazardous chemicals in accordance with strict H&S policies
• Basic computer competency
• Access to own transport
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical understanding of chemistry
• Production experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, laboratory or food environment is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task and work independently

Additional information:

The position is 4 days on, 4 days off, 06:00am – 18:00pm