Day Team Technician
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Occupation Type
Science, engineering and production technicians not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Requisition ID: 7779
Location:
Manchester, MAN, GB, M17 1WT
Business Unit / Group Function: Polymer Additives
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Job Highlights
LANXESS UK is now recruiting a Day Technician to join us at our Trafford Park site!
About the role:
The Day Technician is a vital member of the site operations team, supporting safe, efficient, and compliant plant activities under the direction of the Day Team Manager. The role is responsible for material movements—including offloading raw materials and loading finished goods—while ensuring all work meets Upper Tier COMAH safety and regulatory standards.
The Day Technician also provides cover for the Boiler House Day Technician during sickness and holidays. The role works closely with Production, Planning/Scheduling, Logistics, and Maintenance to maintain smooth material flow, accurate SAP transactions, and clear communication of any delays or constraints. Additionally, the Day Technician supports routine operations and planned maintenance by preparing equipment, ensuring safe systems of work, and upholding high operational standards.
Main Responsibilities
Location:
Manchester, MAN, GB, M17 1WT
Business Unit / Group Function: Polymer Additives
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Job Highlights
LANXESS UK is now recruiting a Day Technician to join us at our Trafford Park site!
About the role:
The Day Technician is a vital member of the site operations team, supporting safe, efficient, and compliant plant activities under the direction of the Day Team Manager. The role is responsible for material movements—including offloading raw materials and loading finished goods—while ensuring all work meets Upper Tier COMAH safety and regulatory standards.
The Day Technician also provides cover for the Boiler House Day Technician during sickness and holidays. The role works closely with Production, Planning/Scheduling, Logistics, and Maintenance to maintain smooth material flow, accurate SAP transactions, and clear communication of any delays or constraints. Additionally, the Day Technician supports routine operations and planned maintenance by preparing equipment, ensuring safe systems of work, and upholding high operational standards.
Main Responsibilities
- Safely offload raw materials and load finished goods, operating pumps, hoses, and forklifts to manage material flow.
- Complete accurate documentation, sampling, product checks, and SAP transactions.
- Perform daily plant checks, equipment prep, housekeeping, and support utilities (Boiler House, Hot Oil, Cooling Towers, Air Compressors).
- Follow all safety, PPE, environmental, and COMAH requirements; participate in inspections, drills, and permit-to-work processes.
- Communicate effectively with Production, Planning, Logistics, and Maintenance; coordinate with drivers and contractors.
- Promote safe working standards and support new team members.
Experience / Skills
About You!
Essential Technical Skills
If your application is successful, you’ll first have a conversation with a member of our Talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an on-site interview, where you'll meet the Hiring Manager and key team members. This is a great opportunity to gain insight into the role, our culture, and how we work.
Please Note: No agency approaches.
Recruitment is managed centrally by our Talent team. Any direct approaches to hiring managers will not be considered or eligible for fee payment.
Contract Type:
About You!
Essential Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of material handling processes and equipment.
- Ability to carry out SAP transactions accurately.
- Knowledge of COMAH controls and safe systems of work.
- Experience with pumps, hoses, transfer systems, and plant utilities.
- NVQ Level 2–3 (Process Operations, Engineering, Logistics or related field).
- Experience in industrial, chemical, or COMAH regulated environments.
- Forklift (FLT), tanker loading, or similar operational qualifications.
- Boiler House (City & Guilds / BOAS), cooling tower operations, Legionella awareness, or hot oil system familiarity.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- High attention to detail and disciplined documentation.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and problem solve effectively.
- Proactive, safety focused mindset.
- Monday–Friday availability with some flexibility.
- Physically capable of outdoor/manual handling tasks.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and competency assessments
- Ability and willingness to participate fully in site emergency response duties, including completing breathing apparatus (BA) training and using BA equipment to support emergency response activities when required.
If your application is successful, you’ll first have a conversation with a member of our Talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an on-site interview, where you'll meet the Hiring Manager and key team members. This is a great opportunity to gain insight into the role, our culture, and how we work.
Please Note: No agency approaches.
Recruitment is managed centrally by our Talent team. Any direct approaches to hiring managers will not be considered or eligible for fee payment.
Contract Type:
Regular
Who We Are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.4 billion in 2024. The company currently has about 11,800 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Come and be part of it!
What we offer you
Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the Recruitment team.
Who We Are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.4 billion in 2024. The company currently has about 11,800 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Come and be part of it!
What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.
Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the Recruitment team.