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Form of workDescription of function
To work within the Quality team managing continuous sampling and analysis of polymer samples from various stages of the recycling process. Producing results to assess the quality of materials entering the facility and the final product whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant quality and health and safety standards.
Job responsibilities
- To lead and work effectively as part of the plant operations team to support productivity within production.
- Understand the production process and work alongside the relevant teams to resolve any quality concerns or issues.
- Through the leadership of your team(s), ensure final product quality always meets the required specification throughout all shifts.
- To have knowledge of Quality Control and other requirements for area of responsibility as per standards and guidelines including safety guidelines.
- To report and manage near misses / observations and accidents / incidents as per company procedures.
- Flexible working within the Quality team to ensure all tasks and shifts are covered according to business requirements.
- Ensure all work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure all work areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
CAPABILITY PROFILE; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential KE1: A thorough understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace. KE2: Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 KE3: Knowledge of Laboratory quality systems or GLP Desirable KD1: Knowledge of ISO 17025:2017 standard KD2: Knowledge of Waste recycling operations.
| Essential SE1: Communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with internal and external stakeholders. SE2: The ability to undertake structured work with consistent attention to detail. SE3: Intermediate IT skills SE4: Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales Desirable SD1: Good laboratory working knowledge SD2: Experience of operating relevant analytical methods/instrumentation; GC-MS, FTIR, Melt-flow indexer, basic physical chemistry analysis |
Essential ED1: Operating effectively in a team environment EE2: Working in a laboratory environment EE3: Experience of leading a team
Desirable ED1: Working within a recycling environment EE2: Managing in a laboratory environment EE3: Shift Working
| Essential QE1: GCSEs in Maths and English QE2: Degree in a relevant scientific/engineering subject or evidence of working to an equivalent level
Desirable QD1: CMS or COTC qualifications QD2: Full UK Driving Licence QD3: COSHH training |
