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Luxfer MEL Technologies

Manufacturing Operative Zr

Swinton
ÂŁ38.4k/yr
Posted 26 days ago
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Job Title: Manufacturing Operative (Zirconium Plant)

📍 Location: Manchester

đź•’ Hours: 37 hours per week, 24/6 shift pattern (4-team rotation)

🏢 Department: Operations

đź“‹ Reports to: Team Leader / Manufacturing Manager


Join Luxfer Mel Technologies – Where Innovation Meets Excellence

At Luxfer Mel Technologies, we’re not just a manufacturer—we’re a cutting-edge, technology-led business that’s shaping the future of high-performance materials. Guided by our values—Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork—we’re proud to develop advanced materials for customers around the globe.

We’re currently recruiting a Manufacturing Operative to join our highly skilled Operations team in Manchester, working within our Zirconium plant.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Competitive Salary of ÂŁ38,350
  • Potential to earn Annual bonus
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Annualised hours)
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Opportunity to participate in company share option scheme
  • Paid professional development opportunities
  • Paid time to volunteer
  • Referral scheme
  • Free Parking

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Our highly skilled Manufacturing Operators are responsible for a wide range of activities within the Zirconium plant to support the effective running of the shift.

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In this position, you will need to be flexible, versatile, and capable of covering different job roles—ensuring that the highest standards of safety, housekeeping, hygiene, and other manufacturing practices are achieved while working to agreed Operating Standards and striving for continuous improvement.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a varied range of equipment and processes including powder and liquid handling, dissolution, drying, calcination, and milling technologies.
  • Operate both batch processing and continuous running operations. Identify and resolve issues that may arise during the production process.
  • Measure, mix, and add chemicals including strong acids and bases (liquids and powders) into the production process.
  • Monitor and record process variables; adjust process parameters to optimise production and maintain control over equipment performance.
  • Conduct in-process analysis, including pH testing, particle size, Loss on Drying (LOD). Use results to maintain production quality.
  • Packing of finished goods into drums, bags, onto pallets or other forms of containers for transportation.
  • Confirm work schedules onto SAP system. Maintain accurate records of production processes and quality data.
  • Communicate effectively with the operations team. Take and deliver effective plant handovers.
  • Ensure safe production practices and maintain high standards of cleanliness in your work areas.
  • Manage your workload efficiently to meet production deadlines.

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Essential Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and Science (Grade C/4 or above).
  • At least 2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment handling liquids and powders.
  • Comfortable working with strong acids and base solutions.
  • Basic IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
  • FLT licence
  • Experience using SAP systems is desirable.
  • Level 3 qualification preferably in process technology or chemical operations.

đź“… Working Pattern

37 hours per week, on a rotating 24/6 shift pattern (4-team rotation). Flexibility is required to meet business needs.

🌟 Why Join Luxfer?

  • Be part of a company that is committed to innovation and sustainability.
  • Work in a hands-on environment where every shift makes a difference.
  • Opportunity for career progression and personal development.
  • Supportive team culture and structured onboarding.

Ready to be part of a high-performing team in a world-class chemical manufacturing environment? Apply now and build your future with Luxfer Mel Technologies.

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Skills

Chemical Manufacturing
Powder and Liquid Handling
Batch Processing
Continuous Running Operations
pH Testing
Particle Size Analysis
Loss on Drying (LOD)
SAP
Microsoft Office
FLT Licence
Process Technology
Chemical Operations

Location

Swinton, England, United Kingdom

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