Trainee / Graduate Process Engineer

Sandwich
2 weeks ago
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Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Salary: £DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Our Client:

Are a leading manufacturer of high-performance compounds for a variety of industries, and are dedicated to innovation and quality, ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

Role Summary:

You will be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes, improving efficiency and ensuring the highest product quality.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave
Overtime paid at x1.5
Bank holidays paid at x2
Private healthcare (after probationary period)
Life insurance for death in service x2 salary
Pension (after 3 months service)
Free parking on site
Free hot drinks
Career progressionKey responsibilities within your new role would be to:

Assist with the planning of day-to-day manufacturing.
Plan for the recovery of material in manufacturing runs.
Compile information that is required for work orders.
Complete tasks on the company's ERP system that revolve around the work order process.
Liaise with departments to ensure the smooth and continued high standards of manufacturing.
Be part of preventative problem solving in the form of process improvement projects.
Solve reactive problems that could occur during the manufacturing process.
Provide justifications for the solutions suggested improvements.
Have a level of involvement in quality control and research and development activities.
Understand how testing is done and why each test is carried out.
Learn how to perform FTIR analysis, as well as other analytical procedures.Experience and skills required for this position:

An Engineering qualification.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with people of different levels.
The ability to use Microsoft packages including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
A sound understanding of CAD (Computer Aided Design) is a must.
The ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative.
An understanding of organic chemistry would be desirable.Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a £50 voucherterms apply.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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