Compounder

• Job Title: Compounder
• Location: East Sussex
• Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 05:00am - 1:00pm OR 1:00pm - 9:00pm
• Work Type: Temporary to Permanent

The Opportunity

Join our client, a specialist manufacturing business based in East Sussex, as a Compounder.

This is a hands-on production role within a busy manufacturing environment, where you will be responsible for accurately measuring, weighing, preparing and handling materials in line with established procedures.

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, be comfortable working with measurements and weighing equipment, and be able to follow processes and instructions carefully.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to join the production team, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful 12-week temporary period.

Previous experience in manufacturing or production would be beneficial, although full training will be provided for candidates with the right attitude and aptitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure and prepare materials in accordance with production instructions.
• Support day-to-day production, compounding and filling operations.
• Use weighing scales and production equipment safely and accurately.
• Follow production formulas, processes and procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Complete quality checks and production documentation, ensuring all measurements and information are accurate.
• Handle and move materials safely throughout the production process.
• Support the filling line and wider production team when required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and maintain high standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse or similar hands-on environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify errors.
• Comfortable working with measurements, weighing equipment and basic mathematics.
• Physically fit and comfortable with lifting and moving products and materials.
• Able to follow detailed processes, instructions and procedures accurately.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Must be comfortable committing to a fixed early or late shift.
• Must be able to work 05:00am starts if applying for the early shift.
• Safety-toe boots must be provided before starting.

Pay & Benefits

• £13.45 per hour during the temporary period.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful 12-week temporary period.
• 10% late-shift premium upon permanent employment.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x after 37.5 hours.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Fixed shifts - no rotating shifts.
• Jumpsuit, safety goggles and high-visibility clothing provided.
• Weekly pay whilst working on a temporary basis.
• Opportunity to develop skills and build experience within a specialist manufacturing environment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We believe everyone deserves to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment.