Plant Operator in Newmarket, Suffolk

We are recruiting for a Plant Operator to join our client’s team within a specialist manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing or production experience who is looking to develop their skills within a hands-on plant operation role.

The Role

As a Plant Operator, you will play an important role in the safe and efficient manufacture, drying and packing of materials. Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure production targets are achieved, quality standards are maintained and all health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manufacture, dry and pack materials in line with production requirements.
• Take production samples for quality control testing.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures, including the safe handling of potentially hazardous materials.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Work closely with colleagues and management to meet production deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and efficiency.
• Support other departments when required.

Essential Requirements

• At least four GCSEs at grade C or equivalent, or 1–2 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• An understanding of working safely with chemicals and potentially hazardous materials.
• A strong focus on health, safety and following procedures.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude.
• The ability to work independently when required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.

Desirable Experience

• A chemistry-related degree.
• Three to five years’ industrial experience in fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on, plant-based role involving standing, walking, operating equipment and handling materials. Candidates must be comfortable working in a production environment, wearing the required PPE and following strict safety procedures.

The role may involve lifting or moving weights of 25kg or more with assistance.

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan: Provided by Health Shield, with annual allowances for dental treatment, optical care, physiotherapy, personal accident cover, dental accidents and more.
• Pension Scheme: Available after three months, with the company contributing 7%.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Available after three months.
• Critical Illness Cover: Available after successful completion of the six-month probationary period.
• Income Protection: Available after successful completion of the six-month probationary period.
• Life Assurance: Effective from your start date, providing cover worth four times your annual salary.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: Opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 10% of annual salary, paid in February.
• Christmas Gift: A festive gift of turkey and beef or gammon, issued on Christmas Eve.

Please note: Due to the location of the site, own transport is essential.

If you have a strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset and experience in manufacturing, production or a similar environment, we would love to hear from you.

Crem Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.