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Chemical Process Operator

Kromachem Ltd – Hyde, Tameside | £14.08/hour | Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Kromachem is a well-established, independently owned chemical manufacturer supplying the coatings, inks and plastics industries across Europe, the US and globally. Based in Hyde, Tameside, our production facility is at the heart of what we do – and the people who work there are what make us.

We make pigment dispersions and specialty additives used in everything from food packaging and printing inks to car coatings.

The Role

We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking individual to join our production team. This is a hands-on, physical role in a busy factory environment. No two days are the same, and we need someone who takes pride in doing things right.

Day-to-day you will be:

• Operating and cleaning mixing and milling equipment
• Following recipes precisely and completing batch sheets accurately
• Preparing and dispatching orders
• Receiving and checking goods in
• Maintaining a clean, organised work area
• Working safely and following health and safety procedures at all times

What We’re Looking For

Experience in a processing, manufacturing or similar industry is helpful but not essential – we will train the right person. What matters most is:

• Reliability – you show up, you follow through, your colleagues can count on you
• A positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team
• Good attention to detail – recipes, measurements and records need to be accurate
• Physical fitness – this role involves lifting and manual handling
• Good standard of English and Maths (GCSE level) – you’ll be completing logs and batch sheets
• A valid counterbalance forklift truck licence (essential)

What We Offer

• £14.08/hour for 38.25 hours per week
• Regular overtime typically adds around £10k+ per year – annual earnings of approximately £38k
• Potential bonus payments
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Full training and ongoing development
• Real career progression – initiative and hard work are noticed and rewarded
• A genuinely friendly team in a company small enough that you’ll get to know everyone

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm | Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Overtime available (and sometimes required to complete a process).

A Word on What It’s Actually Like Here

We’re not a faceless corporation. Hot summer days sometimes finish early with an impromptu BBQ in the courtyard. We have a small orchard and a chilli farm growing behind the boiler room. We’ve sent production staff to Germany to build our own trade show stand. If you do a good job, people will know about it.

The work can be demanding and the environment is lively – but if you like being busy, working with your hands and being part of something that genuinely produces things, you’ll fit in well.

Location & Transport

Just off Junction 3 of the M67 in Hyde, Cheshire. Next to Hyde Central Station (trains to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes, approx. 20 minutes). Well served by local bus routes.

How to Apply

Apply via Indeed or contact us directly. If you’re local, feel free to drive past, stop in and ask to meet the production manager – we’ll have a coffee waiting.

www.kromachem.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Licence required: Counterbalance Forklift Truck (essential)

Work location: In person, Hyde, Tameside

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence (required)

Work Location: In person