Manufacturing Operator - Fluidcare
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Position Overview & Specifications
Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids. We are present in people’s lives by providing solutions to the main industries in today’s economy such as automotive, aerospace & steel. This role is based at the Ford Engine Plant facility in Dagenham, an engine manufacturing site.
Full training provided to become a Fluidcare Technician, you will be an expert in the shop floor support tasks required at the Ford plant to ensure that Quaker Houghton is providing a quality service. This person is a key team player in ensuring we continue to exceed customer expectations.
Earn up to £29,402.96.
Join the team and find your future!
Tasks
What will you do?
- Operational support activities at the Ford Engine Plant Dagenham site to ensure our Metal Working lubricants, greases, coolants, cleaners and other Quaker Houghton industrial fluids necessary for the manufacturing process are in optimal conditions. Such as:
- Ensure that the equipment & products involved are properly maintained and operated. i.e. Servicing coolant management as required.
- Maintain high cleanliness standards where our products operate.
- Follow all quality, safety & environmental regulations, standards and policies
- Maintain constant communication with the Commercial team involved and the main Ford Dagenham stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.
- Valid driving license is a must.
- Good English skills.
- Schedule: Mon – Fri.
- Location: Dagenham, East London
- Soft skills: high safety consciousness, proactive, team player, competent communicator.
Benefits
- What´s in it for you?
- Permanent contract.
- Day shift / Monday to Friday
- Earn £29,402.96 annually.
- Pension plan.
- Health insurance.
- 25 days paid time off + bank holidays.
- A great opportunity to become an industrial skilled Cleaner trained by our Quaker Houghton Fluidcare experts.
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids, continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminium, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.
Our people are our greatest strength.
Interested?
Apply through this site or contact us directly : +44 7553 359 557
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Chemical Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Operator - Fluidcare roles across Quaker Houghton's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Chemical Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,403 - £29,403 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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