Robinson Brothers Limited are a family-owned company located in West Bromwich in the West Midlands. We are specialists in organo-sulphur 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.

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 £28,584 (which includes a shift premium).

The position will require monitoring of chemical reactions and undertaking distillations, separations, transfers, filtrations, and powder handling.  The use of vacuum systems, nitrogen and control panels will be required as will flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing processes. 

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.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] 

Please include a covering letter with your CV.  Closing date for applications will be as soon as suitable applications are received.    Candidates should be prepared to complete Maths and English competency assessments.

Interviews will be held as and when suitable candidates are identified.

Please note, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK.