Technical Operator

Technical Operator – Chemical Manufacturing

West Midlands (M5/M6 area).

£33,000 + excellent benefits package.

As one of the UK's largest independent manufacturers supplying to the commercial sector, my client manufactures fine chemicals and rubber accelerators and has a history spanning over 150 years. With their headquarters in the West Midlands, they are true pioneers within the chemicals industry.

With strategic expansion plans, an opportunity has arisen for a Technical Operator to join them and support in the manufacture of chemical intermediates from grams to multiple tonnes. Does this sound like the type of company that can offer you the secure career prospects you are seeking?

• Monitoring of chemical reactions.
• Undertaking distillations, separations, transfers, filtrations and power handling.
• Using vacuum systems and nitrogen control panels.
• Working flexibly to adapt to changing processes.

Current experience in a production environment – ideally chemical manufacturing. Fork lift truck licence desirable but not essential. Excellent attitude towards health and safety, familiarity with COSHH and ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Salary £33,000 and excellent benefits package, including life assurance, pension scheme, medical cash benefit plan and generous company sick pay scheme. Future progression opportunities expected as the organisation continues to expand.

The role operates on a shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights and 4 off, with each working shift being 12 hours. Day shifts are 6am-6pm and night shifts are 6pm-6am. Working pattern includes weekends and most Bank holidays, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Company is easily accessible from West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Dudley, Wednesbury, Smethwick and surrounding areas. The area offers sensibly priced accommodation and variety of lifestyle options to suit every taste.

If this Technical Operator role is of interest to you, please apply online