Scientific Productions Operatives

Manpower UK LTD; Sutton Courtenay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Scientific Productions Operatives for a temporary 6-month role in Sutton Courtenay. Ideal candidates include recent graduates in engineering/science, or individuals with operation experience in related industries. Responsibilities include operating pilot plant equipment and ensuring high quality standards. Pay rates are £12.50 for days and £15.00 for nights. Flexibility for shift work is required.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Comfortable working with tools in assembly and disassembly.
• Able to perform manual handling tasks lifting up to specified limits.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment (training provided).
• Monitor production processes and diagnose faults.
• Ensure high quality standards are maintained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience following SOPs

Communication skills

PC literacy

Education

Minimum NVQ/BTEC qualification in technical or scientific field

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Manpower is recruiting for Scientific Productions Operatives. Recent graduates in engineering/science or related subjects looking to gain experience in the battery or chemical industry or individuals with operation experience in chemical/pharma or related industries would be ideal for this role. This is a 6-month temporary contract for an exciting new product.

Pay

Pay rates: £12.50 for days, £15.00 for nights.

Shift pattern

4-day shifts, 4-night shift, 4 days off – no changes to this shift pattern (working 8 days in a row, followed by 4 days off). Rotational shifts.

Duties

• Operation of the pilot plant equipment (training provided)
• Assembly and disassembly of plant equipment for either maintenance or troubleshooting (training provided)
• Monitoring of production processes and fault diagnosis
• Handling and preparations of raw materials and products
• Ensuring high quality standards are maintained throughout
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations and guidance as well as promoting a safe culture
• Acting as members of site Emergency Response Team.
• Keeping high standards of housekeeping

Criteria

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Minimum NVQ/BTEC qualification in technical or scientific field
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience following SOPs
• Comfortable working with tools (Assembly and disassembly of plant equipment)
• Able to perform manual handling tasks lifting up the HSE specified limits: 25Kg for men, 16 Kg for women.
• Able to perform strenuous activity while wearing a respirator.
• Flexibility to work shifts and support the production activities through overtime (always agreed, never imposed)
• Understanding of hazards associated with chemical reactions, pressure, temperature, gases, powders, solvents and hazardous materials handling in general
• Good communication skills
• PC literate
• First aid trained (will be provided)
• Forklift licence (will be provided)

Apply today and a representative will be in touch shortly.