Scientific Productions Operatives

Full Job Description

Manpower is recruiting for Scientific Productions Operatives. Recent graduates in engineering/science or related subjects looking 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 for an exciting new product.

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 technical or scientific field
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience following SOPs
• Comfortable working with tools (Assembly and disassembly of plant equipment)
• Able to perform manual handling tasks lifting up the HSE specified limits: 25Kg for men, 16 Kg for women.
• Able to perform strenuous activity while 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 (will be provided)

Apply today and a representative will be in touch shortly.