Compounding Operator

Aliaxis: We make life flow

What does that mean? If you think about it, fluids are needed in every place or process you can imagine - in every home, in every hospital, in every factory, in every farm, in every café… In fact, we rely on fluids everywhere and every day. That’s why Aliaxis are here to help create the safest, most effective, and reliable solutions for sustainable fluid management.

The Opportunity/Role

Responsibilities

Reporting to our Manufacturing Manager this position if ersponsible for effectively utilising compounding (materials re-processing) equipment in accordance with all Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) to meet operational quality and delivery targets. Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain good Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Complete daily machinery and MHE safety checks
• Operate various re-processing equipment (granulators, shredders etc.) and MHE to achieve quality & delivery targets
• Monitor and record dept. output through paper-based or digital systems
• Achieve and maintain internal housekeeping standards (5S)
• Inform local supervision of any equipment and/or product quality related issues
• Troubleshoot and carry out basic, first level maintenance tasks
• Assist Maintenance Engineering activities within the department
• Identify potential improvements to processes and engage key stakeholders (Shift Manager, Production Support Lead, Manufacturing Manager)
• Operate within company policies and procedures (H&S, Quality, HR etc.)
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet customer demand, cover meal breaks where required etc.
  
  

Shift & Pay

Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 10:30pm

£33,303.56 per annum (inc shift premium)

Attendance bonus: £300 per quarter (subject to 100% attendance)

Requirements

• Awareness of basic Health & Safety principles
• Engaged and alert to protect self and others through a safe working environment
• Basic technical understanding gained from working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively and build relationships in a team environment
• Ability to challenge the status quo, identify and implement process improvements
  
  

Benefits

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance 6x annual salary

Critical illness cover

Enhanced parental leave

Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants

Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to My Strength

Pension contribution up to 10%

Dental and healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Plus many more

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.