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Carbon60; Enfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon60 in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Shift Operator for a demanding manufacturing role. You will handle materials, operate processes, and maintain strict HSE procedures on a rotating day/night schedule.

This position requires comfort with dusty environments, manual handling, and lone working. The successful candidate will be detail‑oriented, safety conscious, and able to follow documentation and input data into systems.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Comfortable working in a dirty, dusty environment and on a physically demanding line.
• Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts and perform manual handling.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or chemical processing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process materials including solutions, powders, and metallics.
• Carry out operations such as solvent/solid separation, milling and blending.
• Produce samples for assay testing and ensure consistency.
• Complete documentation and input data into systems.
• Follow strict health and safety procedures and use RPE on the shop floor.
• Perform routine tasks independently, including some lone working.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

SHIFT PATTERN: 5 on / 4 off rotation with alternating 12.5-hour day (05:30-18:00) and night (17:30-06:00) shifts, including breaks.

Key Responsibilities

• Process materials including solutions, powders, and metallics
• Carry out operations such as:
• Solvent/solid separation
• Milling and blending
• Produce consistent and homogeneous samples for assay testing
• Accurately complete documentation and input data into Traksys or similar systems
• Follow strict Health & Safety (H&S) procedures at all times
• Use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) while working on the shop floor
• Perform routine operational tasks independently (including some lone working)

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding role involving manual handling
• Exposure to a dusty and industrial environment
• Not suitable for candidates from clean warehouse backgrounds
• Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols required

Mandatory Requirements

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Comfortable working in a dirty, dusty, and physically demanding environment
• Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts
• Ability to complete manual handling tasks

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or chemical processing environments
• Familiar with industrial processes and handling materials
• Detail-oriented with strong compliance mindset
• Physically fit and adaptable to demanding work conditions