Manufacturing Operative

Sun Chemical, the world’s largest producer of printing inks and pigments, have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Operative to join their team in Ledbury!

Manufacturing Operative
Hertfordshire

• Full time (rotating 12-hour shifts, 42 per week on average)
• Permanent position
• Salary dependent on experience
• Excellent benefits package

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, colour and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

The Role

Thanks to our innovative products and great team - we are proud that the business is continuing to grow, we now have an opportunity for Manufacturing Operative (Inplant Technician) to join our professional customer team based in Ledbury. This role provides a real opportunity to directly affect the performance of our business at this in-plant site.

This is a key customer-facing role and we are therefore looking for someone with a passion for service. If you are looking to enhance your knowledge from a customer perspective and would like to form part of this exciting In-Plant operation then this could be the opportunity for you!

Key responsibilities:

• Commitment to working safely
• Ink department operations including printing ink manufacture
• Colour matching and quality control
• Printing press support
• Stock replenishment
• Housekeeping

About you

• Qualifications / Experience Critical for the job Holder:
• GCSE Level 4 (C) or above in Maths or an NVQ in a manufacturing skill
• No previous experience necessary as full training will be given
• Have the ability to work unsupervised
• Manage and prioritise workloads
• Good colour vision essential

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension
• Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Further training opportunities
• Access to discounts and savings at some of the UK’s biggest retailers
• Free onsite parking

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Other suitable skills and experience include Manufacturing Operative, Production Technician, Inplant Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Production Worker, Industrial Operator, Process Operator, Fabrication Technician.