Process Technician

About Akzo Nobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Process Technician
Akzo Nobel Stowmarket, Suffolk

Competitve Salary & Great Benefits Package

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader.

It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose
You will be responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, rectification of faults, problem solving and continuous improvement of production equipment and processes. You will ensure production demands are met whilst ensuring compliance to safety and quality standards too.
We shall also look to you to optimise processes, identify and eliminate loss and waste as well as drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment availability and reliability.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure safe systems of work are in place for both reactive & planned activities

• Spot machine errors or anomalies & address them before they affect production.

• Ensure equipment is running in the proper condition & operated correctly in-line with our Manufacturing Execution System

• Perform & record stock, tank & quality checks

• Create/maintain documentation & records

• Develop competency across all process roles to be able to rotate roles within the team

• Support continuous improvement activities to help improve overall performance

• Assist in training on the calibration, maintenance & troubleshooting of site equipment.

• Collaborate with engineering colleagues for in depth troubleshooting & support with legislative standards.

Job Requirements

• Level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant qualification.

• Comp Ex certified.

• Experience of working with hazardous chemicals in any manufacturing or process industry.

• Strong understanding of machinery safety, equipment & legislation.

• Comfortable implementing & sustaining continuous improvement manufacturing principles.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication, planning & interpersonal skills.

• Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.

• Knowledge of interrogation of PLC/Batch control systems.

• Awareness of Functional Safety legislation and Safety Integrated Systems

• Knowledge key production metrics, 5S and critical quality checks.

What do we Offer at Akzo Nobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.

• Income protection.

• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Employee Life Assurance.

• Great Company pension - Akzo Nobel 2x Employee Contribution

• product discounts.

• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the…