ROLL MILL OPERATIVE

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the manufacturing of glues and adhesives is seeking a dedicated process operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating specialized machinery in a factory environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and record-keeping. Candidates should have experience in dry compounding of polymers and a solid understanding of working with hazardous materials. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

8% Company Pension Contribution

1% Minimum Employee Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in dry compounding of polymers is essential.
• Familiarity with hazardous chemicals and safety guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Banbury mill, roll mills, and granulators in a factory setting.
• Weigh out raw materials and process polymers while adhering to safety guidelines.

Skills

Dry Compounding of Polymers

Health and Safety Compliance

Attention to Detail

Numeracy Skills

Written English Proficiency

Education

Maths and English A - C

Tools

Banbury Mill

Roll Mills

Granulators

Counterbalance FLT

Job description

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Our Client who specialise in the manufacturing of glues and adhesives are looking to add a process operator to their team.

Our client buys in raw materials and polymers which are dissolved into flammable solvents. Some of the polymers require dry compounding and granulation beforehand.

The role:

Working in a factory environment operating a Banbury mill, roll mills and granulators. This role requires the candidate to understand the nature of working with hazardous chemicals, and the full health and safety issues surrounding them.

The candidate will be weighing out raw materials and dry processing the polymers and mainly powder additives using either a Banbury mill or roll mill. The resultant sheeted polymer is then granulated. The candidate will be required to carry other duties in the factory.

Whilst working in the factory there will be other aspects of the job that require:

Good attention to detail, following procedures and instructions.

Working within specific health and safety guidelines.

Ensuring that work stations at kept clean and safe at all times.

Limiting the use of waste materials.

Ensuring accurate records are kept at all times, using numeracy and good standard of written English.

Working to strict deadlines.

Person Spec

Experience in dry compounding of polymers

Used to working to health and safety guidelines.

Familiar with Hazardous Chemicals and different uses.

FLT License - counter balance.

Good standard of numeracy and written English.

Manual Handling up to 25 kilos.

Software/ Equipment Used

Banbury Mill

Roll Mills

Granulators

Counterbalance FLT

Qualifications/Experience Needed

Maths and English A - C

Experience in dry compounding of polymers

Pay and Benefits

Salary/Hourly Rate: Approx £25.6K

Hours of Work: 8am - 5pm weekdays

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days

Pension 8% company contribution, 1% minimum employee contribution