Marking National Manufacturing Day 2022: An insight into careers in Chemical Manufacturing

National Manufacturing Day (NMD) will take place on Thursday 7 July 2022. The initiative is being led by Make UK, which offers an opportunity for young workers to gain an insight into modern manufacturing settings and the career options available in manufacturing industries.

Robinson Brothers is a proud member of MAKE UK - The Manufacturers' Organisation. The company has been manufacturing speciality/fine chemicals and rubber accelerators for more than 150 years. Located in the West Midlands (UK), Robinson Brothers has grown to become an award-winning chemical manufacturer serving industries across the world with key ingredients.

As manufacturing industries continue to promote the diverse roles available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, this National Manufacturing Day 2022 Robinson Brothers turn the spotlight on careers in chemical manufacturing…

At Robinson Brothers, engineering is a vital component of the business operations. Civil, mechanical, chemical and electrical engineers work collectively to ensure chemical reactions can be performed safely and efficiently in research & development laboratories and manufacturing plants. Engineering in chemical manufacturing can vary from designing a chemical plant, commissioning equipment and identifying methods to optimise the performance of an existing manufacturing plant.

Featured job vacancy: Electrical Technician

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled Electrical Engineering team. The successful candidate will be an experienced, qualified Electrical Technician and we are looking for an immediate start.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Electrical preventative and reactive maintenance work in an industrial environment.
• Electrical plant installation and modification work in an industrial environment.
• Statutory inspections.
• The use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
• The ability to use and interpret equipment drawings, manuals and other technical information to assist with all works.
• Work in accordance with the company safe systems of work and permit to work systems.
• Ideally have a good understanding of ATEX requirements.

Qualifications/Training:

• You will need to have a recognised Electrical apprenticeship and educated to ONC or City and Guilds level 3 (RQF level 3) in an Electrical discipline as a minimum.
• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations.
• Ideally you would have a Compex (Ex01-04) & (Ex05-06) qualification, but this is not a necessity.
• Ideally you would also have training with MEWP’s.

Career development will be possible with both internal and external training available.

The salary is £26k. An additional payment for an electrical call-in rota system will be added once appropriate site knowledge has been obtained. Also 25 days paid holiday (and all UK Bank Holidays), a 38 hour working week, Monday to Friday 7.54am to 4pm, paid sick scheme, free life assurance and access to a stakeholder pension scheme, based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. Click here to view the job vacancy details

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About Us
Robinson Brothers is a leading UK chemical manufacturer of speciality/fine chemicals and rubber accelerators. Our team of Chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation. This experience has led us to become a reliable supplier to organisations; serving the Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Veterinary, Agrochemical and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others. 

Robinson Brothers Group acquired Endeavour Speciality Chemicals in 2008.

Robinson Brothers Limited | West Midlands | B70 0AH UK
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