Manpower is recruiting for Mechanical Production Operatives. Recent graduates in Mechanical/Engineering to gain experience in the battery or chemical industry, or individuals with operation experience in chemical/pharma or related industries would be ideal for this role. This is a 6-month temporary contract with the potential to go permanent for the right person.
Pay rates:
- £12.50 for days
- £15.00 for nights
Shift pattern:
- 4-day shifts, 4-night shift, 4 days off - no changes to this shift pattern (working 8 days in a row, followed by 4 days off). Rotational shifts.
Duties include:
- Operation of the pilot plant equipment (training provided)
- Assembly and disassembly of plant equipment for either maintenance or troubleshooting (training provided)
- Monitoring of production processes and fault diagnosis
- Handling and preparations of raw materials and products
- Ensuring high quality standards are maintained throughout
- Adhering to all health and safety regulations and guidance as well as promoting a safe culture
- Acting as members of site Emergency Response Team.
- Keeping high standards of housekeeping
Criteria:
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Minimum NVQ/BTEC qualification in a mechanical or scientific field is preferable but not essential
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Experience following Standard Operating Procedures
- Comfortable working with tools (Assembly and disassembly of plant equipment)
- Able to perform manual handling tasks lifting the HSE specified whilst wearing a respirator
- Flexibility to work shifts and support the production activities through overtime (always agreed, never imposed)
- Understanding of hazards associated with chemical reactions, pressure, temperature, gases, powders, solvents and hazardous materials handling in general
- Good communication skills
- PC literate
- First aid trained (will be provided)
- Forklift licence would be desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a friendly, environmentally conscious team, so please apply today and one of our representatives will be in touch shortly.