Atom Scientific is a privately owned leading manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, reagents, equipment, and consumables with a speciality knowledge of special stains for Life Sciences.
The business core competence lies in the ability to blend, pack, and distribute multiple pack sizes to diverse B2B and B2C markets both in the UK and overseas.
Our Team and Business are going through a strong growth period and we are seeking to recruit another new team member that will be committed to delivering a high quality product to our customers.
The Role
Our production team are very busy packing products for our customers and need some new team members to help them cope with increasing demand
There are varied roles within our team:
- Packing Powders
- Decanting liquids into bottles (Low Volume)
- Decanting liquids in bottles & boxing (High Volume)
- Collating products into kits
Please note some of our products are hazardous, ppe may be required for different roles and full training will be given.
Our team are looking for more new team members to come in and work alongside them, reporting to the Production Leader, progressively learning each role over a period of time and making a positive contribution to the team
The Successful Candidate
Will have a minimum of one 1 year experience of in a warehouse or production environments, have a great work ethic and good attention to detail, and be looking for the next step in their career path with a great team.
We offer a great progression matrix (path) for our teams that allows them to progress both professionally and financially (see below).
The basics
Role: Production Operative
No of Positions: 1-2
Hours of Work
Mon - Thur 8am - 5pm,
Fri 8am - 4pm
Interviews for this position will be held w/c 12th May 2025
Specific Duties
To bottle, label and pack liquid or powder products in to bottles, jars, bags, buckets.
Minimum Tech Requirements:
Our system is 100% digital and tablet based. All candidates must have good computer/tablet skills, experience of Microsoft Office is a mandatory requirement and will also have good levels of manual dexterity.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- To work as part of a team or independently
- To meet company output requirements per hour
- To ensure proper product presentation at all times
- To complete paperwork accurately and neatly
- To maintain house keeping requirements
- To perform all duties in accordance with Health & Safety Procedures
- To maintain good time keeping
Demonstrated experience/core competencies
- 5 GCSEs (to include English & Maths)
- Good computer skills
- Good communications skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team
Important Information
Some of our products are hazardous and so full training will be provided.
Weights of up to 25Kg will be involved in this role on a regular basis
Progression Matrix & Training
Atom Scientific are a Real Living Wage and Real Living Hours employer. We strive to develop our team to reach their full potential.
We recruit on and operate a 5 level progression matrix, based on existing experience, backed up by regular on-going internal training.
Level 1 - £12.60/hr
Level 2 - £12.85/hr
Level 3 - £13.35/hr
Level 4 - £13.75/hr
Level 5 - £15.00/hr
Starting level will depend on experience and existing skills
Our Values:
Caring
Our commitment to treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect. We actively support one another, and consistently deliver on our promises with passion and determination, producing a positive environment.
Integrity
Always honest, ethical, and transparent in everything we do. We build trust through our actions and stay true to our principles, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and quality
Collaboration
Develop together to do our best work and produce exceptional results. We embrace teamwork, accept responsibility and apply dedication to achieve shared success
We have a 'Quality First' ethos with a strong commitment to developing our team members.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hyde SK14 4GX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office and Internet: 1 year (required)
- Warehouse: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid Fork Lift Truck License (preferred)
Work Location: In person