Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with a background in manufacturing? Join a dynamic and innovative business at the forefront of its industry. We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual to manage procurement processes, ensure operational goals are met, and drive continuous improvement within the purchasing function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure materials in alignment with production plans and inventory strategies.
• Lead and supervise the buying function, providing training and support to the team.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies alongside other departments.
• Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Collaborate on new product introductions and supplier onboarding processes.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement to mitigate risks.

About You:

• Degree in business or engineering (preferred) and ideally a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, MRP systems, and technical buying, with the ability to read technical drawings.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of thriving under pressure.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Occasional travel opportunities within the UK and internationally.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful contribution, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

What’s on Offer?

• Salary in region of £40-50k (DOE)
• Ongoing training and development

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 6 months recent experience using Autodesk Inventor software
• A degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, CAD Design, Product Engineering or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed CAD designs and drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Visit customers for site survey’s so products can be installed
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the senior design engineers with project planning and execution.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and company guidelines.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and driven individual looking to expand your career in CAD design, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please confirm your level of experience using Autodesk Inventor

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

• Blending Products following written manufacturing instructions.
• Completion of batch and other records for all operations.
• Managing production of a product from end to end: preparation, manufacturing, filling and labelling.
• Transferring product and raw materials using forklifts to manage inventory.
• Following all safety and manufacturing protocols.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Housekeeping tasks in your work environment and maintaining high standards

To apply for this role you need to have the following skills, experience and knowledge:

• Ability to follow instructions, whether written, verbal or procedural
• Awareness of chemical safety issues
• Experience of operating mechanical equipment
• Experience of manual handling
• 2-3 years’ experience of blending chemicals
• Current Counter-balance forklift licence

Knowledge of manufacturing lubricants would be an advantage.

Hours will be 42 per week, Monday to Friday. The working hours are 0700-1600 Monday to Thursday, 0700-1530 Friday.

Salary is £29,000 p/a.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 27 days holiday after 5 years’ service
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase
• Reduced Costco membership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £29,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• blending/processing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• counterbalance FLT license and have 2 years FLT experience (required)

Work Location: In person

• Allocate Customer payments
• Review and manage customers aged debt
• Chase customers for outstanding debt
• Perform credit checks via credit reference agencies
• Manage credit blocked orders
• Prepare documentation for monthly controls and audit requirements
• Ensure all SLA’s and KPI’s are met
• Follow SSC OTC processes efficiently and effectively in line with the Group Credit Policy
• Manage incoming requests through workflow and schedules activities appropriately
• Strive to achieve best practice performance levels as per benchmarks agreed with the Transactions Manager and Head of Transactions
• Champion customer service in the Transactions process area
• Meet customer needs – Understand the importance of identifying and meeting the needs of external and internal customers, making sure issues are escalated timely and according to the Transactions Escalation Matrix
• Operate effective process management, ensuring bottlenecks are addressed and work appropriately balanced (e.g through effective LEAN techniques)
• Operate key business controls so that all work completed under remit is “right first time”
• Seek to improve current processes
• Maintain procedures for the on-boarding of any changes or new processes.

• Previous SSC/OTC experience required, especially in Credit control and Accounts receivables
• Prior SAP experience
• Fluent in English plus one or more McBride relevant European languages are essential/desired: Danish, Polish, German

Advanced Product Steward

This position is responsible for Product Stewardship support for multiple Business Segments products. Responsibilities include ensuring continuity and growth of the business through compliance with regulations applicable to the products and business activities, product registrations to support Growth, and working with customers to meet their needs. This role also requires driving best practices that are efficient and consistent with Global Product Stewardship goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Works closely with the Business Teams to support new product development, product Regulatory Strategy Forum Reviews, and product registration strategy and execution. Proactively communicates legislative or regulatory changes that may impact the Business Unit to the Business team and helps to understand potential risks and opportunities. Provides training on regulatory topics as needed to the Business Teams and related Functions. Leads and/or participates in global Product Stewardship teams or projects.

• Responsible for leading projects involving multifunctional stakeholders.
• Ensure on-time compliance activities.
• Responsible for reviewing new impact assessment inquiries and identifying the need for standardized responses.
• Lead documenting SOPs and work instructions.
• Responsible for data management, elevating and resolving actions independently for inconsistencies and gaps.
• Responsible for identifying risks to loss of confidential product stewardship information.
• Educate others on how to identify and protect confidential product stewardship information.

• Lead projects; ensure activities are executed.
• Manage multiple activities without compromising delivery.
• Responsible for researching and responding on time to technical inquiries within the scope of expertise.
• Complete compliance tasks within deadlines and interim milestones.

• Manage and facilitate stakeholder communications across functions and regions.
• Solve technical problems also by involving subject matter experts as needed.
• Lead the sharing of information and learnings within the PS Team and in meetings.
• Coordinate multiple cross-functional and PS Team regulatory needs and activities in the Sprint model.

• Responsible for providing comprehensive regulatory intelligence information and industry expertise on multiple topics.
• Responsible for interpreting, analyzing, and assessing the impact of new or changing regulations, and driving actions through multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance.

• Influence PS functional strategy from a technical perspective.
• Ensure the company responds appropriately to upcoming regulations.
• Identify teaching opportunities/needs within and outside the PS organization and ensure follow-up action is taken to address these opportunities/needs.

• Involved in the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Responsible to identify and lead productivity improvement projects.

• Ensure to stay abreast of silicone chemistry, products, knowledge of end-use applications, and industry best practices.
• Train others in silicone chemistry, SAP EHS Module, and relevant business tools.
• Knowledge of relevant data in other SAP modules impacting PS.

• Technical degree in (minimum Bsc): Chem. Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Life Science, Environmental Science or similar
• Minimum 5 years, relevant experience in the chemical or related industry in the area of Product Stewardship and Regulatory Compliance or other applicable experience.
• Business Acumen, ability to inform business and influence decision making.
• The ability to work cross-functionally and proactively establishes connections.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work, lead, and manage across functions in a global organization with matrix reporting structure.
• Flexibility to focus on chemistry-related topics, customer support and fulfilling legal requirements.
• Proven organizational and project management skills. Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Computer literate in standard office systems.
• Able to travel occasionally, including internationally, as needed and work in a chemical plant environment.

• Working knowledge in the aeras of EU chemical regulations including, Food contact compliance, Microplastics, Cosmetic regulation, REACH, etc.
• Experience in Silicones industry and/or with highly regulated end use markets in which Momentive operates (personal care, agriculture, pharma, healthcare, food contact, etc.)
• Experience working directly with internal and external customers, understanding, and showing a high level of commitment and response to their needs.
• Six Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt.
• SAP EHS experience.
• Project Management skills.
• Product Line Knowledge.

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated candidates to join the business as a Driver/Warehouse Operative on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Load and deliver goods to customers accurately and in accordance with the Delivery paperwork
• Ensure all delivery paperwork is signed, printed and dated correctly
• Unload van on return to Branch
• Keep the fuel card safe and only use for van fuel, oil and AdBlue where applicable
• Stand in for Branch Supervisor as required
• Accurately pick orders from local Branch Stock
• Ensure that the warehouse is clean and tidy and remains a safe working environment at all times
• To be flexible and be available for cover in other areas if required

Duties

• Accurately control the stock at branches and assist in 100% stocktaking each month
• Make sure that the Goods Left Off from deliveries does not exceed the target percentage
• Make sure that the branch is secure and safe and that all goods and cash are kept in a safe place
• Make sure the branch is kept clean, tidy and safe
• Make sure that the goods received are checked against delivery paperwork and any discrepancies are reported immediately
• Make sure that the best route is used to keep fuel consumption low whilst delivering to all customers on time
• Make sure that the Van is maintained in accordance with the servicing schedule and that the correct ADR and PPE equipment is carried at all times
• Ensure all daily duties are carried out in accordance with the Morrells ORRP document
• To remain correctly dressed and present a smart professional image to the customer at all times
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as required

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £23,795.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you willing and able to act as holiday cover for the Branch Supervisor (training provided)?

Experience:

• multi-drop driving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• ADR Hazardous Goods Licence (preferred)
• Driving Licence (less than 3 points) (required)

Work Location: In person

• Ensure all engineering tasks on the assigned lines/equipment are carried out and recorded on time and in a safe manner, whether electrical or mechanical in nature.
• Produce, and action, T-cards for all jobs to be planned/carried out on the assigned lines.
• As part of the line crew, carry out all production tasks required on the assigned line.
• Effective communication within own and across shifts regarding technical status of the assigned line/equipment.
• Ensure lines are left in a fully functioning state for the next shift to take over, and carry out an effective shift handover with shift reports. Maintain the end-of line engineering downtime record sheets.
• Maintain change-parts shadow boards to support OEE levels on assigned line/equipment.
• Properly record all parts used for maintenance and repair, booking out against line / equipment.

• Interface with the maintenance planner and stores personnel for the planning & provision of spares, materials for equipment.
• Liaise with Engineering Team Manager for workload planning and technical support.

• Ensure that all downtime is recorded correctly in the appropriate system (SAP). To identify and carry out Continuous Improvement C.I. activities in conjunction with line production colleagues, and create T-Cards to cover these.
• Carry out changeover activities in conjunction with production colleagues, including contribution to SMED programmes and other lean activities.
• Support / guide (Senior-) Operators in the performing of cleaning schedules.
• To perform preventive maintenance schedules and tasks including lubrication, overhaul of spare modules, and planned downtime activity (in association with the maintenance team), using T-Card & Pirana CMMS system to record actions and to generate follow-up works as needed.
• Help identify and adhere to standard settings for all.
• To contribute to, and where appropriate own, improvement/replacement projects.
• Technical training provision for production colleagues and engineering apprentices on assigned equipment.
• Self-training to maintain skill and knowledge base, and build towards Electrician Plus skill-set, sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained and improved.
• Ensure that legal compliances are maintained for COMAH, ATEX/DSEAR and other areas, including performing level control proof-testing procedures.
• To have responsibility within Emergency Evacuation Plan to carry out the Engineering Investigation Team Role, presenting themselves in an emergency to fulfil these duties and also taking steps to make sure they fully understand their duties (eg attending practice sessions, performing weekly fire alarm testing).
• To have a working knowledge of site fire alarm systems and emergency shutdown and isolation procedures.
• Comply with Permit To Work systems, Isolation Procedures and all other HSE Systems.

• Engineering skills obtained by time served apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)
• Plus skill set is an additional Cross-trade NVQ Level 3 bolt-on to core role
• Multi skilled with proven basic electrical competency.
• Continuous improvement and root cause analysis skills.
• Literate and numerate (GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent desirable).
• Ability to interpret documentation in English Language.
• Experience in food FMCG or equivalent process industry.
• Familiar with packaging lines, drives, conveyors, rotating machinery, pumping equipment and valves.
• Familiar with pneumatically and hydraulically controlled systems.
• Competent in safe working procedures

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated candidates to join the business as a Driver/Warehouse Operative on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Load and deliver goods to customers accurately and in accordance with the Delivery paperwork
• Ensure all delivery paperwork is signed, printed and dated correctly
• Unload van on return to Branch
• Keep the fuel card safe and only use for van fuel, oil and AdBlue where applicable
• Stand in for Branch Supervisor as required
• Accurately pick orders from local Branch Stock
• Ensure that the warehouse is clean and tidy and remains a safe working environment at all times
• To be flexible and be available for cover in other areas if required

Duties

• Accurately control the stock at branches and assist in 100% stocktaking each month
• Make sure that the Goods Left Off from deliveries does not exceed the target percentage
• Make sure that the branch is secure and safe and that all goods and cash are kept in a safe place
• Make sure the branch is kept clean, tidy and safe
• Make sure that the goods received are checked against delivery paperwork and any discrepancies are reported immediately
• Make sure that the best route is used to keep fuel consumption low whilst delivering to all customers on time
• Make sure that the Van is maintained in accordance with the servicing schedule and that the correct ADR and PPE equipment is carried at all times
• Ensure all daily duties are carried out in accordance with the Morrells ORRP document
• To remain correctly dressed and present a smart professional image to the customer at all times
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as required

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £23,795.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you willing and able to act as holiday cover for the Branch Supervisor (training provided)?

Experience:

• multi-drop driving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• ADR Hazardous Goods Licence (preferred)
• Driving Licence (less than 3 points) (required)

Work Location: In person

Maintenance Technician

The postholder will provide a scheduled preventative and breakdown maintenance service to the manufacturing, warehouse and office environments at the Abingdon & Didcot facilities. Using the Permit to Work, system follow Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures, Work Method Statements and Risk Assessments (both job specific and generic) to ensure the tasks are defined, carried out to correct standards and in a safe manner, and handed over to the user. There in a rotating shift in operation (Week one 6am – 2pm and Week two 2-10pm)

• Wear appropriate PPE depending on the tasks undertaken
• Complete Dynamic Risk Assessment and Permit to Work documentation and participate in clear handover of items from user to engineering and the reverse after work completed.
• Carry out routine and emergency repairs to mechanical equipment
• Agree with supervisors the timing of scheduled maintenance work and use the scheduled maintenance control system
• Routine maintenance on plant service equipment (Production vessels, cooling towers etc.)
• Observe the workplace and report/repair faulty equipment
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, in particular the workshop areas, but also clear away tools and debris after carrying out maintenance work elsewhere.
• Maintain stocks of engineering consumables and request replacements when needed.
• Carry out and/or assist in routine testing and inspection of engineering equipment and systems.
• Assist with management of Contractors as and when required

• Mechanical engineering qualifications or the ability to demonstrate experience and competence in this area
• Basic welding skills
• Some electrical engineering awareness
• Full UK driving licence
• Team player with good communications skills
• Physically fit due to the hands-on nature of the role

• Health & Safety, Manual Handling, First Aid or any other qualifications relating to operations within the engineering environment
• Counterbalance and/or Flexi (or equivalent front pivoted FLT) forklift licence
• TIG welding competence