Warehouse Operator (Smelting/Shift)

Johnson Matthey Plc; Enfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking a Warehouse Operator (Smelting/Shift) to join its Brimsdown site for a 12-month contract. You will operate and set up machinery, monitor quality with measuring equipment, prepare samples, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining high safety standards.

The role requires good communication, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work as part of a team in a manufacturing environment. Manual handling and PPE are standard, with uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Willingness to follow safe systems of work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good communication and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up machinery to standard specifications.
• Use measuring equipment and SPC charts to monitor quality.
• Prepare quality samples and inspection documentation.
• Inspect and package materials.
• Report safety incidents promptly.
• Follow operating procedures and record process information precisely.

Skills

Safe systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Manufacturing exp

Dexterity

Word/Excel basics

Job description

Job title: Warehouse Operator (Smelting/Shift)

Location: Brimsdown, UK

Contract type: 12 months

About the role

Our client, a well-established specialist in precious metals and advanced materials, is looking for a Production Operator to join its manufacturing team. You’ll help produce platinum group metal (PGM) alloys, processing ingots into finished components for further processing or sale to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Working safely and reporting any incidents promptly
• Following operating procedures and recording process information accurately
• Setting up and operating machinery to agreed standards
• Using measuring equipment (including micrometers and tensile testing machines) and SPC charts to monitor product quality
• Preparing quality samples and inspection documentation
• Inspecting and packaging materials

About you

• A willingness to follow safe systems of work
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately
• Good communication skills and a team-player attitude
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, good manual dexterity and basic Word/Excel skills are desirable

Good to know

• Factory-based role, with manual handling of items up to 20kg at times
• Uniform and PPE required at all times
• A restricted metals policy applies (limits on metal items such as jewellery, wallets and phones), and employees are searched when leaving the site