Technical Graduate

My client is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate looking for a career within the manufacturing/têxtile industry.

**The Role**:
The Graduate will work/train within the Technical and Operations Department, offering a 2 Year Graduate Programme. On this 2-year Manufacturing Graduate programme you will develop the skills and knowledge to become a great team leader, maintaining and setting high standards for technical and operational excellence.

**Role Accountabilities: Technical and Operations**
- Operation of laboratory equipment.
- Collection of test samples from the production area, ensuring samples are clearly identified for traceability purposes.
- Monitoring of production trials, communicating results
- Testing of finished product
- Completing Test Reports and certificates of conformity for approved products and sending this information to the end customer.
- Conducting Internal Audits as set out in Quality Manual
- Management of MSDS and Technical Data Sheets
- Ensure compliance with the company quality management system, site health and safety and environmental as set out by company guidelines, policies and regulations.
- Product development activities to include laboratory formulation.
- Manage ongoing project work efficiently and in a timely manner, adhering to quality, health, safety and environment policies at all times.
- Contribute towards development of laboratory processes and procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of new and existing products and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure thorough validation of new and modified products prior to manufacturing implementation.
- Develop into a position to provide technical advice to the sales and sales support teams.
- Assisting the Operations Manager with operational issues.
- Understanding manufacturing production processes
- Identify production issues.
- Communicate any problems or issues to management.
- Develop process improvements to improve workflow efficiency.
- Monitor standards and quality control.
- Ensure that manufactured product meets customer specifications.
- Communicate production updates to Manager on regular basis.
- Generate production related reports to Manager and customers when needed.
- Working with the Operations Manager to ensure stocks are managed as needed.
- Assisting in the planning, booking and stock movements.
- Acting on non-conformance reports, with the appropriate people.

**About you**:

- Achieved or expected to achieve at least a 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in a Materials/Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Can demonstrate excellent analytical skills.
- Enthusiasm to learn within a Manufacturing environment.
- Flexible and co-operative attitude and approach.
- Ability to work in a team or individually.
- Willing to undertake training at different sites following a Graduate Programme.
- Good communication skills interacting at all levels from shop floor to senior management.
- Possess good IT skills.

**What we offer**:
Our programme is designed to broaden your perspective and offer you a variety of learning opportunities. On the graduate programme, you’ll receive:

- Pension Scheme.
- Healthcare Scheme.
- 2 x salary Life Insurance.
- Holidays 33 days per annum.
- Free Parking.
- A Line Manager who will coach and support you in developing your skills and knowledge.
- Training & Development Opportunities.
- Exposure to other departments for a rounded understanding of the business
- Rotational Placements to broaden your experience.
- Career Progression.

**Job Type**: Graduate

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person