Production Operator

We currently have a permanent vacancy for a Process Operator working at our Redditch manufacturing site. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the Operations team - carrying out blending, packing and warehousing duties. The role will require an enthusiastic approach, always working in a professional and safe manner.

Working hours will be based on a 40 hour week to include shifts, nights and weekends. The current shift pattern for this role is 06:00-14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all process and operational activities associated with batch manufacture are carried out in compliance to the sites Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• To manufacture products according to details and instructions stated on the formulation batch sheet and specification.
• To make accurate additions or adjustments to the process when instructed by laboratory staff
• To complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• FLT operator duties as required
• Maintain workplace to a good housekeeping standard
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Directors and Management of the Company.

You will have access to:

• £22,000 basic salary
• Enhanced rate overtime
• Industry leading safety standards and support
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance policy

We’re looking for:

Essential:

• Ability to follow manufacturing instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; good numeracy and literacy skills.
• A desire to work with team members to improve efficiency and product quality
• Strong positive attitude towards working as part of a team
• ‘Can-do’ flexible approach to working

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a chemical / process type industry
• Understanding of blending processes and equipment
• Good understanding of automated packing machines
• Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck licence

Company Information:

Certas Energy is the leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants in the UK. With a national network of over 130 depots, over 900 tankers, more than 800 retail forecourts, fuel cards usable at over 2,000 sites, it is our 2,300 colleagues who keep our business moving each day.

Our team is an essential part of the robust infrastructure that consistently and dependably delivers billions of litres of high-quality fuel and associated services to homes and businesses all over the UK each year.

We’re proud of our range of innovative fuel supply and management services and are committed to provide industry leading solutions in liquid fuels, as the worlds energy mix evolves towards a zero emissions future. From the option to offset carbon emissions with each fuel order, to providing cleaner burning fuels that lower harmful emission of PM and NOx, Certas Energy strive to make our energy expertise count for all of our customers.

We have a strong culture of safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing Initiatives. This, teamed with our many programmes of learning, development and talent nurture, means that we can support our colleagues to grow and thrive within a fast paced working environment. This is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to our long-term business success.