Deadine: 9th February 2018 or sooner if suitable applicants are found

Robinson Brothers is a family owned company located in West Bromwich, West Midlands. We are specialists in organo-sulfur synthesis and high pressure hydrogenation supplying organic chemistry services to a global market in quantities from grams to multi-tonnes. We manufacture intermediates for the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others and our team of chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation.

We have a vacancy for a Technical Operator working a continuous 5 shift system.  The position works on the 5-shift system working 2 days/2 nights/4 off shift pattern.  Each working shift is 12 hours. Day shifts are 06:00 – 18:00, night shifts are 18:00 – 06:00.  This pattern includes weekends and most bank holidays with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.  Every 8 week rotation there is an 18 day break with one day allocated to training.   There is a 1 hour paid break during each 12 hour shift.  The salary for this position is £26,028 (which includes a shift premium).

The position, initially, will be working on a plant involved in producing a simple one stage process. The use of control panels to operate machinery and charge pumps will be required. The position will also involve a considerable degree of manual handling.You will be an experienced process operative ideally coming from a chemical manufacturing environment. You should have an excellent attitude towards health and safety and be familiar with COSHH and risk assessments. You should ideally have completed an IOSH Working Safely qualification. It would be beneficial for you to hold a current counter balance fork lift truck licence.

You should possess at least GCSEs at grade 'C' or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English. A relevant vocational qualification at Level 2 or above would be advantageous.  Candidates should be prepared to complete a Maths and English competency assessment.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected]   Please include a covering letter with your CV.