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Chemical Manufacturing Technician
Location: Portlethen, Aberdeen (on-site)
Salary: £26,208 - £32,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, full-time 40 hours per week
Our Vision & Purpose
"At Roemex, we deliver world-class chemical solutions, driving responsible energy production with people at our core."
We are looking for a hands-on Chemical Manufacturing Technician to support manufacturing operations safely and efficiently while demonstrating increased technical competence, problem-solving ability, and ownership of process standards. This role supports the company’s commitment to QHSE excellence and operational safety and represents a development path toward higher responsibility, leadership on the floor, and mentoring of newer technicians.
Your Core Responsibilities & Tasks
- Support the preparation, review, and improvement of risk assessments and job packs with Supervisors and QHSE; recommend updates where controls or methods could be improved.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, PPE compliance, and general safety discipline in the area, and lead by example for newer team members.
- Escalate issues relating to safety, quality, equipment condition, process deviations, or non-conformance immediately to the Supervisor / QHSE.
- Accurately maintain production records, ensuring traceability, labelling accuracy, and stock integrity.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of efficiency, safety, and product quality in the work area.
- Conduct manufacturing, batching, blending, sampling, packaging, and labelling of products.
- Operate equipment and plant safely and within authorised limits.
- Perform in-process checks and product verification to required standards.
- Assist in the training and familiarisation of new technicians in safe working methods and correct procedures.
- Support stock control activities and movement of finished goods / raw materials.
- Assist in basic troubleshooting of process issues, equipment concerns, or non-conformances.
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What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrated competence in core manufacturing tasks and safe operation of plant/equipment
- Strong understanding of batch sheets, production instructions, and product SDS requirements
- Active participation in risk assessment training and competency reviews
- Ability to provide guidance and support to less experienced technicians
- Ability to communicate issues or deviations clearly to Supervisors / Senior Management
- Forklift licence / handling qualification where applicable (or willingness to obtain)
- Working at Height
- Preferred: A solutions-focused approach, and a positive attitude, combined with a drive to overcome challenges and continuously improve
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The full Job Description and Person Specification will be sent via email, following your application submission.
What You’ll Get
- Autonomy to shape the company’s future and culture
- A positive, collaborative atmosphere where success is shared
- Training and development opportunities linked to performance
- 33 days annual leave per year + buy and sell options.
- Income protection insurance
- Life insurance
- 8% Employer Contribution
To Apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please select ‘Apply Now’ to begin your application. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
Please note that the supporting statement is an important part of the application and will be assessed as part of your full application. Roemex will only accept applications with a supporting statement.
If you require any support, please contact WorkNest who are supporting with this recruitment at clientrecruitment@worknest.com, quoting Roemex – Manufacturing Technician in the email subject.
Roemex is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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