Operator I: Entry Level Operator-1

North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
4 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
26 Mar 2026 (4 months ago)

Benefits

Retirement savings Share plans Savings accounts Life and disability insurance Commuter allowances Medical plans Fitness discounts

Job Title: Operator

Location: Royston

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Operator, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As an Operator, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Take responsibility for your own safety, complying with JMs safe working practices and following PPE direction and contributing to a healthy and safe working environment

  • Follow all relevant process related documentation such as risk analysis, process instructions and standard work documents

  • Support the operations team in the skilled execution of operator activities and adhering to the production schedule to ensure the on-time delivery of quality product

  • Complete all necessary batch sheets and handovers to ensure continuous production

  • Make suggestions for process improvements within area of responsibility

  • Ensure adherence to 5S standards. Cooperating and collaborating with other team members to continually drive our proactive operator programme, participate in failure investigations, identify and report back reliability issues within the plant

  • Carry out tasks and duties as directed by the Production Lead that will contribute to the levels of performance and competence required

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Be a team player able to support other disciplines if required - Essential

  • Able to build and maintain positive working relationships - Essential

  • Have a positive ‘can do, will do’ attitude - Essential

  • Organised and disciplined - Essential

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Retirement savings

  • Share plans

  • Saving accounts

  • House saving funds

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Commuter allowances and loans

  • Medical plans / health assessments

  • Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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