Chemical Production Operator

As a Chemical Process Operator, you will work within the operations team and report to a Production Lead. Through a programme of both on and off the job training, this role will potentially lead towards becoming a Skilled Operator.
Your goal will be to develop the necessary skills to operate intricate equipment, chemical processes, industrial processes and other manual tasks. Your success will contribute to the safe running of the operations.
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:

• Take responsibility for your own safety, complying with JM's safe working practices and following PPE direction, contributing to a healthy and safe working environment


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


• Support the operations team in the skilled execution of operator activities and adhere to the production schedule to ensure the on-time delivery of quality product


• Complete all necessary batch sheets and handovers to ensure continuous production


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


• Carry out basic preventative maintenance checks and Reporting incidents, near-misses, unsafe conditions and sources of error promptly
  
  A minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent, at Grade A to C including English, Maths and Science


• High personal Health & Safety standards and an understanding of EHS and its importance in the workplace


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal


• Be a team player able to build positive working relationships and support other disciplines if required


• Ability to work with efficiency, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines


• Previous experience in the chemical process industry (desirable)
  
  The operator might be exposed to: Hot working, Noise (>85dB), heavy lifting (up to 25kg), chemicals including acids and alkaline

Current working hours: 12-hour day and night shifts including weekends and bank holidays on a 4s and 5s shift pattern
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.