Chemicals Production Operator

Vacancy: Chemicals Production Operator

Location: Brimsdown, London

Job Family: Production

As the Chemicals Production Operator, you will be supporting the operations team in the skilled execution of operator activities and adhering to the production schedule to ensure the on-time delivery of quality product.

Through a programme of both on and off the job training, you will develop the necessary skills to operate intricate equipment, chemical processes, and industrial processes.

The role is a shift-based working 12-hour day and night shifts including weekends and bank holidays on a 4s and 5s shift pattern.

This is an initial 6-month contract with a potential to go permanent.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.

We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

• Taking responsibility for your own safety, complying with JMs safe working practices and following PPE direction and contributing to a healthy and safe working environment.

• Follow all relevant process related documentation such as risk analysis, process instructions and standard work documents.

• Completing all necessary batch sheets and handovers to ensure continuous production.

• Making suggestions for process improvements within area of responsibility.

• Ensure adherence to 5S standards. Cooperating and collaborating with other team members to continually drive our proactive operator programme, participate in failure investigations, identify and report back reliability issues within the plant.

• Carrying out basic preventative maintenance checks.

Due to the nature of this role applicants must be non-smokers and have been free from nicotine products for at least 3 months.

Requirements for the role:

• Understanding of EHS and its importance in the workplace.

• No prerequisite experience required but previous experience in the chemical process industry, engineering and/or manufacturing is desirable.

• GSCEs in English, Maths & Science or equivalent.

• Understanding of large-scale complex manufacturing facilities/plants.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.

Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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