Repacking Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Location:
Newton Aycliffe
Division:
Resins
Department:
Manufacturing - Warehouse
Full / Part Time:
Full Time
Salary:
£22,047 + SDA
Closing Date:
4 April 2023
Repacking Operative
About the company
The Mitsubishi chemical group is a speciality materials company that operates in four main fields: performance products, Chemicals, Industrial gases and Health Care. With around 70,000 employees around the world, our advanced chemistry-based solutions support people’s daily lives.
Our inclusive way of working allows Mitsubishi Chemical businesses in the same country to work together across common areas. Mitsubishi Chemical in the UK has four operational business areas – Methacrylates, SoarnoL™, Electrolyte and Specialty Polymers and Resins – located throughout the North East and East Yorkshire.
Role Summary
The successful applicant will join a small and friendly warehouse team, where they will be responsible for the repacking of bulk materials, which will then be sent to the customer. Proactively contributing to the team by solving issues and participating in other warehouse tasks from time to time.
Responsibilities
- Operate the repacking equipment in accordance with the SHE and operational procedures to ensure safe, efficient repacking to meet the business quality and volume requirements.
- Working proactively with other team members to identify and resolve issues.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance, carry out maintenance work within own competence and use the defect system when the maintenance work is outside own ability or availability.
- Work with the Warehouse Manager to propose new solutions and implement them via site standards.
What We are looking for
- An individual with a team-working mentality, actively engaging in team-based work.
- A clear communication style, reporting any issues and defects to the shift manager.
- Flexibility to work in a 3-week shift rotation pattern.
- The successful applicant will show a willingness to learn about other warehouse duties.
Qualifications
- Forklift truck drivers licence is preferable
- Previous experience in warehouse/ store processes is an advantage
- GCSE Mathematics and English are the desirable minimum qualification
Benefits
- A very competitive remuneration package
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays
- Pension contribution matched plus 2%
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private healthcare for you and option to add your family.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Chemical Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Repacking Operative roles across Mitsubishi Chemical's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Chemical Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,172 - £24,176 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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