About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Trainee Plant Operator to join our manufacturing team in Harlow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or plant experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within a production environment.
During the first 8–10 months, you will complete a structured training programme across our Alcotex and Specialities plants, gaining exposure to a variety of production processes, equipment and operational responsibilities.
Following successful completion of the training programme, you will be positioned to move into a permanent Shift Operator role when vacancies arise.
Location and Hours
Location: Harlow, Essex.
Hours: Initial Training Phase (8–10 months): Rotating Days
- Week 1: 7:00am – 4:00pm (Fridays 7:00am – 3:00pm)
- Week 2: 1:00pm – 10:00pm (Fridays 14:00 – 10:00pm)
Future Progression
Shift Operator role on full day/night shifts with a shift allowance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Packing operations across Alcotex, LHA, Specialities and Tower areas
- Alcotex bead operation
- K9 and K10 operations
- Supporting Tower operational checks when in operation
- Supporting LHA and MAM tanker offloading activities
- Maintaining production and batch documentation
- Assisting with housekeeping, labelling and 5S activities
- Providing support across both Harlow production plants as business needs require
- Providing additional operational support or cover for long-term absences within the production shift teams (if required)
Safety, Health & Environment
- Follow all Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) policies and procedures
- Adhere to standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Comply with COSHH assessments and safe working practices
- Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to quality, safety and environmental performance
- Report accidents, incidents and non-compliances promptly
- Participate in root cause investigations where required
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
What We’re Looking For
- Essential: 2–3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing, production or plant environment
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexibility to work across different production areas and shift patterns
- Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
- Desire to develop into a Shift Operator role and build a long-term career within manufacturing
- Desirable: FLT (Fork Lift Truck) licence
- Desirable experience within a chemical, process manufacturing or industrial production environment
What We Offer
- Structured training programme across multiple plant operations
- Hands‑on experience with a variety of manufacturing processes
- Opportunity to develop your technical and operational skills
- Clear progression pathway into a permanent Shift Operator position
- Supportive and experienced team environment
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