Chemical Process Operator
11 days ago
Wakefield
A great opportunity has arisen for a Process Operator to join a leading manufacturing company \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Operate, monitor and control chemical processing equipment, including vessels, pumps, valves, mixers, filling lines and associated plant systems.\n, • Follow standard operating procedures, batch instructions and production schedules to manufacture products safely and consistently.\n, • Monitor process variables including temperature, pressure, flow rates, levels and reaction times, making adjustments where authorised.\n, • Handle, transfer, weigh, mix and charge raw materials, intermediates and finished products in line with site procedures.\n, • Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers and routine operating activities.\n, • Take routine samples and accurately complete production, quality and safety documentation.\n, • Carry out quality checks and escalate any non-conforming products or process deviations.\n, • Maintain accurate operational records and electronic data systems.\n, • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with site procedures and regulatory standards.\n, • Comply with all health, safety and environmental requirements.\n, • Adhere to PPE, COSHH, permit-to-work and risk assessment procedures.\n, • Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions and near misses.\n, • Support the site's commitment to maintaining a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.\n, • Carry out first-line operational checks and inspections.\n, • Report plant defects, leaks, faults and abnormal operating conditions.\n, • Support maintenance teams by preparing equipment for maintenance activities.\n, • Assist with routine cleaning, housekeeping and line-clearance activities.\n, • Contribute ideas to improve safety, productivity and process efficiency.\n\n Beneficial Skills / Qualifications: \n\n • Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within manufacturing or industrial environments.\n, • Ability to follow operating procedures, work instructions and safety standards with a high level of accuracy.\n, • Good attention to detail when monitoring plant performance and completing operational records.\n, • Basic IT skills for data entry, production reporting and electronic records.\n, • Flexible approach to shift working and overtime requirements.\n, • Apprenticeship, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent vocational qualification in Process Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering or a Scientific discipline. \n, • Previous experience within chemical manufacturing, process operations, production or a similar industrial environment.\n, • Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control System) operations.\n, • Experience working within COMAH, ISO, GMP, ATEX or other regulated manufacturing environments.\n, • Forklift Truck Licence.\n, • Knowledge of chemical handling procedures, COSHH and permit-to-work systems.\n\n Additional Details: \n\n • Permanent position\n, • 4 On / 4 Off rotating shift pattern\n, • Average 34.3 hours per week\n, • Bonus\n, • Overtime opportunities available (not guaranteed)\n \n, • Monday to Friday: 1.5x rate\n, • Weekends and Bank Holidays: 2x rate\n \n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Additional long-service holiday entitlement awarded every 5 years (up to 5 extra days)\n, • Enhanced pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%\n, • Death in Service benefit (3x salary including shift allowance)\n, • Group Income Protection scheme\n