Chemical Manufacturing Operator Norwich, England
Job description
The story so far
Briar Chemicals has in excess of 65 years of chemical manufacturing heritage and an established reputation for excellence, through continuous improvement, dependability, social & environmental responsibility.
Key highlights of the Briar business
- Technical leader in the development and contract manufacturing of some of the world’s most complex chemistry
- Established site in excess of 100 acres in Norwich, Norfolk – the heart of East Anglia
- Dedicated site for product formulation and packaging
- Experienced global exporter
Our vision is to cultivate innovative and sustainable solutions through partnerships: meeting the changing needs of a diverse planet.
People and culture
We have around 250 permanent employees and we invest in our people as believe that they are our greatest asset. We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and we welcome people who mirror our values. Join a team where our core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork and Engagement define who we are, how we work, and what we aspire to be as an organisation.
The role
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to work as they will be required to work a 12hr continuous shift system and take part in emergency response roles as directed by the company. These include; fire crew, incident control and first aider. The successful candidate will need to be committed to achieving high work standards.
As a new Chemical Manufacturing Operator you will be working as well as studying towards a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship, which will combine the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a CMO at Briar Chemicals. This will require work based training and home study to achieve competence as an operator.
What you’ll be doing
- Chemical plant manufacturing operations, including monitoring and control of operations in both manual and computerised systems.
- Liaison and teamwork with other team members to achieve the schedule of work.
- Product quality testing at intermediate and finished stages.
- Reporting problems to relevant parties and contributing diagnosis and/or solutions to assist the timely and efficient continuation of processing.
What you will bring
The production schedule is extremely demanding offering both physical and mental challenges. Preference will be given to applicants who are able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Relevant experience in a similar process industry
- A thorough understanding of Health and Safety practices
- A methodical and organised approach to work
- City & Guilds and NVQ or equivalent qualifications in Processing Industries Operations.
- Prospective candidates should have achieved a minimum of equivalent Grade 9-4 qualifications (GCSE Grade C and above) in English and Maths.
How you will be rewarded
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes an annual bonus, group personal pension scheme where we will match your contributions plus 2%, private healthcare scheme, and 25 days annual leave.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free, onsite car parking
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply
If this exciting opportunity resonates with you, please apply with a covering letter and CV to [email protected].
Briar Chemicals Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, having 'spent convictions', physical characteristics or appearance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £31,632.44-£37,405.28 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
