Production Technician

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out process instructions as described in the batch sheet in a safe and professional manner.
• To work effectively and efficiently with production chemists and senior production technicians in a team of four people.
• Be able to work and operate in a safe manner understanding safety procedures for the plant.
• To confidently and correctly operate equipment according to current SOP’s.
• Transferring / sampling materials in a safe manner on and around the site as required following current SOP’s.
• Communicating and working effectively across numerous departments.
• To liaise continuously with other team members to resolve any difficulties encountered in the processing.
• Receipt incoming goods in the absence of warehouse staff.
• To carry out other duties as may be required from time to time by senior managers.
• Helping towards the companies 5S programme across the whole site.
• To provide support to the waste team in removing waste safely off site.

• GCSE’s in Maths, English and Science required.
• City and Guilds Process Operations Parts 1 & 2 desirable.

• Proven experience of working in a chemical plant environment.
• Experience of driving a counter balance FLT, up to date licence preferred.
• Requires a good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in a working plant environment.

• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads in a time critical environment
• Collaborative, with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Committed to high standards of safety and quality
• This role requires the ability to meet physical demands associated with plant work, including standing for periods of time and safely handling, lifting and carrying plant equipment and materials.

We offer a wide range of additional benefits including, but not limited to :

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays per annum
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Generous AXA Private Healthcare scheme with EAP
• Life Assurance
• Free Travel Insurance
• Jubilee Awards
• Employee Recognition Scheme