The successful Production Technician will enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a discretionary bonus, life assurance up to 4x base salary, a pension option, and private healthcare! This exciting Production Technician opportunity is based on the South Coast in Littlehampton, working with a Globally Leading Chemical manufacturer.

The company operates worldwide, supplying raw materials to various industries.

This site specialises in developing and manufacturing agricultural, crop protection, and pest control chemicals.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Technician

• Prepare, sterilise, and set up the fermentation vessels while ensuring all necessary health and safety, and process checks are completed.


• Operate and maintain a range of production and utility equipment, such as vessels, centrifuges, filters, boilers, compressors, generators, chillers, and effluent holding tanks.


• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalating them as necessary, and perform process equipment maintenance.


• The Production Technician will support the Fermentation Supervisor in daily operational tasks.
  
  

Qualifications required for the Production Technician

• The ideal Production Technician will have prior experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment.


• Strong experience in a similar or relevant industry, with the ability to troubleshoot, fault-find, and resolve engineering issues effectively.


• A solid understanding of mechanical maintenance, including working with pumps, mixers, and valves.


• While a background in microbiology is desirable, it is not mandatory.
  
  

If you have the skills and experience to thrive as a Production Technician, click the link to apply directly!