Manufacturing Technician

• Preparing, starting up, monitoring and shutting down blending equipment and manufacturing processes
• Maintaining product quality through adherence to specifications and procedures
• Carrying out analytical testing to ensure product integrity and consistency
• Identifying, investigating and resolving faults, breakdowns and process deviations
• Preparing and managing process materials across production stages
• Packing, labelling, palletising and inspecting finished goods for dispatch
• Completing documentation and records to required quality and compliance standards
• Supporting first-line maintenance activities and reporting equipment defects
• Maintaining housekeeping standards and 5S practices within the work area
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and efficiency
• Assisting in training and mentoring other team members where required
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures

• Industrial experience within a chemical manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality standards and operational processes
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and fault finding on equipment
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Basic qualifications in English, Maths and ICT (or equivalent)

Counterbalance FLT licence (desirable)

• Competitive pension scheme
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays