Zirconium Plant Operator – 4-Shift, Career Growth

Luxfer MEL Technologies; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (£38,350)

Annual bonus potential

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Share option scheme

Paid professional development

Paid time to volunteer

Referral scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Luxfer Mel Technologies is hiring a Manufacturing Operative for the Zirconium plant in Manchester. You will support a rotating 24/6 shift pattern, handle acids/bases, and ensure safe, clean production aligned with operating standards.

The role requires multi-role flexibility and strong teamwork to meet deadlines. We offer a competitive salary (£38,350), annual bonus potential, and generous benefits including pension, share options, paid development, volunteering time, and parking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science (Grade C/4 or above).
• At least 2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment handling liquids and powders.
• FLT licence and IT proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Level 3 qualification in process technology or chemical operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a varied range of equipment and processes including powder and liquid handling, dissolution, drying, calcination, and milling technologies.
• Operate both batch processing and continuous running operations; identify and resolve issues during production.
• Measure, mix and add chemicals including strong acids and bases into the production process.
• Monitor and record process variables and adjust parameters to optimise production.
• Conduct in-process analysis (pH, particle size, LOD) and ensure production quality.
• Pack finished goods into drums, bags, pallets or other containers for transport.

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English and Science

Level 3 qualification in process technology or chemical operations

Tools

SAP

Job description

Luxfer Mel Technologies is hiring a Manufacturing Operative for the Zirconium plant in Manchester. You will support a rotating 24/6 shift pattern, handle acids/bases, and ensure safe, clean production aligned with operating standards.

The role requires multi-role flexibility and strong teamwork to meet deadlines. We offer a competitive salary (£38,350), annual bonus potential, and generous benefits including pension, share options, paid development, volunteering time, and parking.