Production Operator

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of resins and polymers is seeking a Production Operator for their night shift team in Wigan. The ideal candidate will have a background in chemical manufacturing, with skills in sampling and product testing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards and manufacturing products according to specifications. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

28 Days holiday inclusive of public holidays

BUPA

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chemical Process role.
• Experience operating Forklift Trucks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements.
• Manufacture products according to specifications.
• Monitor raw materials and inform supervisors.

Skills

Chemical processes

Troubleshooting

Sampling

Product testing

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Tools

Forklift

Job description

My client is a leading manufacturer of resins and polymers to a range of industries globally. They are now looking for a Production Operator to join their Weekday, Night team. The ideal candidate will come from a Chemical manufacturing background, be familiar with sampling and product testing, will have an understanding of Chemical processes and will be based locally to Wigan.

This position is exclusively night shift, please only apply if you are happy to work 6pm - 6am, Monday to Thursday.

Production Operator - Position Overview

• Ensuring all batch process and operational activities are carried out in compliance with HSEQ requirements
• Manufacturing products according to formulation batch sheets and specifications
• Making accurate additions or adjustments to processes
• Responding to required corrective and preventative action in a timely manner
• Monitoring of raw materials requirements and informing supervisors when finished products are suitably packaged
• Participating in Design / Hazard reviews

Production Operator - Position Requirements

• Previous experience working in a Chemical Process role
• Any previous experience on a COMAH site advantageous
• An understanding of Chemical processes
• An understanding of sampling and product testing
• Experienced in troubleshooting production equipment and process
• Experience operating Forklift Trucks
• NVQ Level 2 in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering desirable
• Valid Forklift licence (Reach or Counterbalance)
• Based within a commutable distance of Wigan

Production Operator - Position Remuneration

• £14.50 per hour
• Monday - Thursday: 18:00 - 6:00 (48-hour week)
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of public holidays
• BUPA
• Pension

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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