Technical Operator

Real Recruitment; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK chemical manufacturer located in the West Midlands is seeking a Technical Operator to support the manufacturing of chemical intermediates. The role offers a salary of £33,000 along with an excellent benefits package including life assurance, pension scheme, and medical cash benefits. Ideal candidates will have current production experience in chemical manufacturing and a strong commitment to health and safety. The job operates on a unique shift pattern and offers future growth opportunities as the organization continues to expand.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Medical cash benefit plan

Generous sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Current experience in a production environment, ideally in chemical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with COSHH and ability to work as part of a team.
• Fork lift truck licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of chemical reactions.
• Undertaking distillations, separations, transfers, filtrations and power handling.
• Using vacuum systems and nitrogen control panels.

Skills

Monitoring of chemical reactions

Excellent attitude towards health and safety

Ability to work independently

Tools

Fork lift truck

Job description

Technical Operator – Chemical Manufacturing

West Midlands (M5/M6 area).

£33,000 + excellent benefits package.

As one of the UK's largest independent manufacturers supplying to the commercial sector, my client manufactures fine chemicals and rubber accelerators and has a history spanning over 150 years. With their headquarters in the West Midlands, they are true pioneers within the chemicals industry.

With strategic expansion plans, an opportunity has arisen for a Technical Operator to join them and support in the manufacture of chemical intermediates from grams to multiple tonnes. Does this sound like the type of company that can offer you the secure career prospects you are seeking?

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring of chemical reactions.
• Undertaking distillations, separations, transfers, filtrations and power handling.
• Using vacuum systems and nitrogen control panels.
• Working flexibly to adapt to changing processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Current experience in a production environment – ideally chemical manufacturing. Fork lift truck licence desirable but not essential. Excellent attitude towards health and safety, familiarity with COSHH and ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Benefits

Salary £33,000 and excellent benefits package, including life assurance, pension scheme, medical cash benefit plan and generous company sick pay scheme. Future progression opportunities expected as the organisation continues to expand.

Working Pattern

The role operates on a shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights and 4 off, with each working shift being 12 hours. Day shifts are 6am-6pm and night shifts are 6pm-6am. Working pattern includes weekends and most Bank holidays, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Location

Company is easily accessible from West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Dudley, Wednesbury, Smethwick and surrounding areas. The area offers sensibly priced accommodation and variety of lifestyle options to suit every taste.

If this Technical Operator role is of interest to you, please apply online