Technician, Blending
Description✓Job Profile Summary
✓The Blending Technician in the Product Development team will be responsible for large scale blending of oils as advised by the Blending Supervisor and Blending Team Leader
✓The role supports the product development teams on site, across engine oil, thermal fluids and motorsport
✓The Blending facility blends from 20kg to 560kg of product to be sent around the world for testing
✓This role is task based with extensive manual work and use of lifting equipment including forklifts.
✓We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong teamwork skills to join the blending team of 8 other members
✓The demand of the role can be very dynamic, shifting on a daily basis so being able to work across changing priorities is key
✓Experience of working in a small manufacturing process would be advantageous
✓The role is operational with some high-risk activities such as handling large drums and use of forklifts, as such the approach to safety for the role holder is critical
✓Accurate record keeping and attention to detail are vital to maintaining the high levels
✓Job Advert
✓The role is based on our Pangbourne Technology Centre campus, which is the Global Technology Centre for Castrol and bp fuels technology
✓The site houses extensive laboratory facilities including Thermal fluid testing and Analytical laboratories and is currently undergoing a £50m investment on site infrastructure and buildings.
✓Day-to-day activities: Gathering raw materials from on and off-site storage, accurate measurement of raw materials into blend containers, closely following blend instructions and procedures, decanting finished blends ensuring using correct sample containers and labels, data entry and status update of blends into operational management systems.
✓Managing storage areas on site with other members of the team
✓Working with technologists to ask and answer queries about blends.
✓Accurate record keeping and attention to detail are vital to maintaining the high levels of quality control.
✓Indoor and outdoor working
✓Manual handling frequently required.
✓Working safely and in a high product quality regime
✓Desired to have forklift truck license [training can be provided]
✓Conduct large scale blending for all Lubricant Technologists and provide regular feedback on progress.
✓Perform general Blend shop duties including general housekeeping.
✓Undertake equipment calibration and maintenance responsibilities.
✓Coordinates QC tests for incoming samples [additives and tech support samples]
✓Conducts general inventory management and reports requirements to the Blending supervisor and the Blending Team Leader
✓Report and follow up any safety or quality near misses.
✓What do we want to see from you!
✓GSCE or equivalents in Science and Mathematics or related subject area.
✓Laboratory operations experience
✓Demonstrate a collaborative and agile approach to working.
✓Demonstrate a strong interpersonal and communication skills.
✓Demonstrate strong team working skills.
✓Strong organisational skills
✓Competent in IT skills [Teams, Excel]
✓Demonstrate strong operational safety and quality knowledge.
✓Entity
✓Innovation & Engineering
✓Job Family Group
✓Research & Technology Group
✓Relocation available
✓No
✓Travel required
✓Negligible travel
✓Time Type
✓Full time
✓Country
✓United Kingdom
✓About BP
✓INNOVATION & ENGINEERING
✓Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation at pace, enabling us to thrive while transitioning to a net zero world
✓All without compromising our operational risk management.
✓Working with us, you can do this by:
✓• deploying our integrated capability and standards in service of our net zero and safety ambitions
✓• driving our digital transformation and pioneering new business models
✓• collaborating to deliver competitive customer-focused energy solutions
✓• originating, scaling and commercialising innovative ideas, and creating ground-breaking new businesses from them
✓• protecting us by assuring management of our greatest physical and digital risks
✓Because together we are:
✓• Originators, builders, guardians and disruptors
✓• Engineers, technologists, scientists and entrepreneurs
✓• Empathetic, curious, creative and inclusive
✓Legal disclaimer
✓We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company
✓We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status
✓We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
✓Please contact us to request accommodations Show more →
✓The Blending Technician in the Product Development team will be responsible for large scale blending of oils as advised by the Blending Supervisor and Blending Team Leader
✓The role supports the product development teams on site, across engine oil, thermal fluids and motorsport
✓The Blending facility blends from 20kg to 560kg of product to be sent around the world for testing
✓This role is task based with extensive manual work and use of lifting equipment including forklifts.
✓We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong teamwork skills to join the blending team of 8 other members
✓The demand of the role can be very dynamic, shifting on a daily basis so being able to work across changing priorities is key
✓Experience of working in a small manufacturing process would be advantageous
✓The role is operational with some high-risk activities such as handling large drums and use of forklifts, as such the approach to safety for the role holder is critical
✓Accurate record keeping and attention to detail are vital to maintaining the high levels
✓Job Advert
✓The role is based on our Pangbourne Technology Centre campus, which is the Global Technology Centre for Castrol and bp fuels technology
✓The site houses extensive laboratory facilities including Thermal fluid testing and Analytical laboratories and is currently undergoing a £50m investment on site infrastructure and buildings.
✓Day-to-day activities: Gathering raw materials from on and off-site storage, accurate measurement of raw materials into blend containers, closely following blend instructions and procedures, decanting finished blends ensuring using correct sample containers and labels, data entry and status update of blends into operational management systems.
✓Managing storage areas on site with other members of the team
✓Working with technologists to ask and answer queries about blends.
✓Accurate record keeping and attention to detail are vital to maintaining the high levels of quality control.
✓Indoor and outdoor working
✓Manual handling frequently required.
✓Working safely and in a high product quality regime
✓Desired to have forklift truck license [training can be provided]
✓Conduct large scale blending for all Lubricant Technologists and provide regular feedback on progress.
✓Perform general Blend shop duties including general housekeeping.
✓Undertake equipment calibration and maintenance responsibilities.
✓Coordinates QC tests for incoming samples [additives and tech support samples]
✓Conducts general inventory management and reports requirements to the Blending supervisor and the Blending Team Leader
✓Report and follow up any safety or quality near misses.
✓What do we want to see from you!
✓GSCE or equivalents in Science and Mathematics or related subject area.
✓Laboratory operations experience
✓Demonstrate a collaborative and agile approach to working.
✓Demonstrate a strong interpersonal and communication skills.
✓Demonstrate strong team working skills.
✓Strong organisational skills
✓Competent in IT skills [Teams, Excel]
✓Demonstrate strong operational safety and quality knowledge.
✓Entity
✓Innovation & Engineering
✓Job Family Group
✓Research & Technology Group
✓Relocation available
✓No
✓Travel required
✓Negligible travel
✓Time Type
✓Full time
✓Country
✓United Kingdom
✓About BP
✓INNOVATION & ENGINEERING
✓Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation at pace, enabling us to thrive while transitioning to a net zero world
✓All without compromising our operational risk management.
✓Working with us, you can do this by:
✓• deploying our integrated capability and standards in service of our net zero and safety ambitions
✓• driving our digital transformation and pioneering new business models
✓• collaborating to deliver competitive customer-focused energy solutions
✓• originating, scaling and commercialising innovative ideas, and creating ground-breaking new businesses from them
✓• protecting us by assuring management of our greatest physical and digital risks
✓Because together we are:
✓• Originators, builders, guardians and disruptors
✓• Engineers, technologists, scientists and entrepreneurs
✓• Empathetic, curious, creative and inclusive
✓Legal disclaimer
✓We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company
✓We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status
✓We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
✓Please contact us to request accommodations Show more →