Production Technician

CARBOGEN AMCIS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company located in Manchester is looking for a production operator to join their team. Responsibilities include following process instructions safely, collaborating with production staff, and operating equipment per SOPs. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths, English and Science, and preferable qualifications in process operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong teamwork and communication skills, along with knowledge of Health and Safety regulations. This role offers a variety of benefits including 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and health insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Generous AXA Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Free Travel Insurance

Jubilee Awards

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a chemical plant environment.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in a working plant environment.
• Ability to operate equipment according to current SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out process instructions from batch sheets safely.
• Work effectively with the production team.
• Operate equipment confidently and correctly.
• Support the waste team in safe waste removal.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health and Safety Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science

City and Guilds Process Operations Parts 1 & 2

Tools

Counter Balance Forklift Truck (FLT)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out process instructions as described in the batch sheet in a safe and professional manner.
• To work effectively and efficiently with production chemists and senior production technicians in a team of four people.
• Be able to work and operate in a safe manner understanding safety procedures for the plant.
• To confidently and correctly operate equipment according to current SOP’s.
• Transferring / sampling materials in a safe manner on and around the site as required following current SOP’s.
• Communicating and working effectively across numerous departments.
• To liaise continuously with other team members to resolve any difficulties encountered in the processing.
• Receipt incoming goods in the absence of warehouse staff.
• To carry out other duties as may be required from time to time by senior managers.
• Helping towards the companies 5S programme across the whole site.
• To provide support to the waste team in removing waste safely off site.

Qualifications

• GCSE’s in Maths, English and Science required.
• City and Guilds Process Operations Parts 1 & 2 desirable.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience of working in a chemical plant environment.
• Experience of driving a counter balance FLT, up to date licence preferred.
• Requires a good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in a working plant environment.

Personal Attributes

• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads in a time critical environment
• Collaborative, with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Committed to high standards of safety and quality
• This role requires the ability to meet physical demands associated with plant work, including standing for periods of time and safely handling, lifting and carrying plant equipment and materials.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of additional benefits including, but not limited to :

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays per annum
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Generous AXA Private Healthcare scheme with EAP
• Life Assurance
• Free Travel Insurance
• Jubilee Awards
• Employee Recognition Scheme