Plant operator Work, Jobs in Tameside, Gtm (with Salaries)

Manufacturing Operative Zr
Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK —Swinton
- £38,350 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Multiskilled Operative
Hercules Site Services PLC —Eccles
- £16.90 - £19.19 an hour
- Overtime
- Power tools
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Annual leave
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Extrusions Press Operator / Press Driver
Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK —Swinton
- £32,954.00 - £45,833.74 a year
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Heavy Plant Operator
Armstrong Aggregates Ltd —Bury
- Overtime
- Quality control
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Chemical Process Operator
Verdant Specialty Solutions —Halifax
- £32,835 - £41,045 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Forklift
- Quality control
Production Operator/Forklift Driver
Omega Proteins —Halifax
- £16 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- No experience needed
- Free parking
Quick apply
9d
Quarry Process Operator
Breedon Group plc —Hope
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
First Line Manager
NuFarm —Wyke
- 12 hour shift
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
Shuttering Joiner
ACS Construction Group —Cheadle Hulme
- £23 - £24 an hour
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Schematics
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
General Assistant
McBride —Manchester
- Part-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Communication skills
Service Operator
McBride —Manchester
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Communication skills
2d
JCB operator/FLT Operator
Omega Proteins —Halifax
- From £17 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
4d
Groundworker/ganger
Gallaway Construction Ltd —Middleton
- From £20 an hour
- Temporary
- Power tools
- Construction experience
- In-person
Quick apply
3d
Plate Freeze Operator
Omega Proteins —Halifax
- From £13 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- No experience needed
- Forklift
- Quality control
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
3.5t Van Driver
Prime Platforms Ltd —Bradford
- £13.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Sales
- Customer service
- Travel
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general operator Blow moulding
Blowplast Ltd the No1 independent blow moulder —Sheffield
- From £12.80 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Process Operator
Kier Group —Great Sankey
7d
Cut & Crease Operator
MM Group —Bradford
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
General Production Operative
Blowplast Ltd the No1 independent blow moulder —Sheffield
- From £12.80 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Site Agent
Luddon Construction —Warrington
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Computer literacy

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Manufacturing Operative Zr

Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK
Swinton

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Job details

Full-time
£38,350 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Microsoft Office Suite
Continuous improvement
Manufacturing

Full job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Operative (Zirconium Plant)
Location: Manchester
Hours: 37 hours per week, 24/6 shift pattern (4-team rotation)
Department: Operations
Reports to: Team Leader / Manufacturing Manager

Join Luxfer Mel Technologies – Where Innovation Meets Excellence
At Luxfer Mel Technologies, we’re not just a manufacturer — we’re a cutting-edge, technology-led business that’s shaping the future of high-performance materials. Guided by our values—Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork—we’re proud to develop advanced materials for customers around the globe.
We’re currently recruiting a Manufacturing Operative to join our highly skilled Operations team in Manchester, working within our Zirconium plant.

What You’ll Gain:

Competitive Salary of £38,350
Potential to earn Annual bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Annualised hours)
Enhanced company pension
Opportunity to participate in company share option scheme
Paid professional development opportunities
Paid time to volunteer
Referral scheme
Free Parking

Role Overview
Our highly skilled Manufacturing Operators are responsible for a wide range of activities within the Zirconium plant to support the effective running of the shift.
In this position, you will need to be flexible, versatile, and capable of covering different job roles—ensuring that the highest standards of safety, housekeeping, hygiene, and other manufacturing practices are achieved while working to agreed Operating Standards and striving for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operate a varied range of equipment and processes including powder and liquid handling, dissolution, drying, calcination, and milling technologies.
Operate both batch processing and continuous running operations. Identify and resolve issues that may arise during the production process.
Measure, mix, and add chemicals including strong acids and bases (liquids and powders) into the production process.
Monitor and record process variables; adjust process parameters to optimise production and maintain control over equipment performance.
Conduct in-process analysis, including pH testing, particle size, Loss on Drying (LOD). Use results to maintain production quality.
Packing of finished goods into drums, bags, onto pallets or other forms of containers for transportation.
Confirm work schedules onto SAP system. Maintain accurate records of production processes and quality data.
Communicate effectively with the operations team. Take and deliver effective plant handovers.
Ensure safe production practices and maintain high standards of cleanliness in your work areas.
Manage your workload efficiently to meet production deadlines.

Essential Requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and Science (Grade C/4 or above).
At least 2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment handling liquids and powders.
Comfortable working with strong acids and base solutions.
Basic IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office.

FLT licence
Experience using SAP systems is desirable.
Level 3 qualification preferably in process technology or chemical operations.

Working Pattern

37 hours per week, on a rotating 24/6 shift pattern (4-team rotation). Flexibility is required to meet business needs.

Why Join Luxfer?

Be part of a company that is committed to innovation and sustainability.
Work in a hands-on environment where every shift makes a difference.
Opportunity for career progression and personal development.
Supportive team culture and structured onboarding.

Ready to be part of a high-performing team in a world-class chemical manufacturing environment? Apply now and build your future with Luxfer Mel Technologies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.

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plant operator jobs in tameside, gtm

Manufacturing Operative Zr

Multiskilled Operative

Extrusions Press Operator / Press Driver

Heavy Plant Operator

Chemical Process Operator

Production Operator/Forklift Driver

Quarry Process Operator

First Line Manager

Shuttering Joiner

General Assistant

Service Operator

JCB operator/FLT Operator

Groundworker/ganger

Plate Freeze Operator

3.5t Van Driver

general operator Blow moulding

Process Operator

Cut & Crease Operator

General Production Operative

Site Agent

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