Manufacturing Technician (Chemicals) required on a permanent basis in Merseyside. Requiring experience within a chemical manufacturing or production environment.

Title: Manufacturing Technician
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £29,400 per annum
Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a well-established chemical manufacturing organisation who specialise in the production of high-quality finished goods across a range of industrial applications. They are now seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their production team on a permanent basis in Merseyside.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering efficient and compliant manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced to the required standards and ready for dispatch. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining process equipment, monitoring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This role would suit a hands-on individual with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits: You will join an established and safety-focused manufacturing organisation. Working hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Monday - Thursday, and 8:30am-4:00pm on Fridays. Competitive pension scheme, with 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Role / Description

• Preparing, starting up, monitoring and shutting down blending equipment and manufacturing processes
• Maintaining product quality through adherence to specifications and procedures
• Carrying out analytical testing to ensure product integrity and consistency
• Identifying, investigating and resolving faults, breakdowns and process deviations
• Preparing and managing process materials across production stages
• Packing, labelling, palletising and inspecting finished goods for dispatch
• Completing documentation and records to required quality and compliance standards
• Supporting first-line maintenance activities and reporting equipment defects
• Maintaining housekeeping standards and 5S practices within the work area
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and efficiency
• Assisting in training and mentoring other team members where required
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures

Requirements

• Industrial experience within a chemical manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality standards and operational processes
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and fault finding on equipment
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Basic qualifications in English, Maths and ICT (or equivalent)
• Counterbalance FLT licence (desirable)

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 667 1795.

If you have a scientific or manufacturing background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: manufacturing, production, technician, process operator, blending, quality control, maintenance, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, health and safety, HSE, packaging, plant operations, industrial, materials handling, inspection, operations, production technician, chemicals.

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