Suffolk
Suffolk
Pharmaceutical & Chemical
Scantec Scientific
Permanent
Attractive Salary + Benefits Package
JOB-90400
26-05-2026
Permanent
23-06-2026
June
United Kingdom
 

Chemical Process Operator
Attractive Salary + Benefits Package
Mon - Wed & Thurs - Sat | Days (Rotating Shift)
Suffolk

Are you an experienced process operator with a background in chemical manufacturing or industrial production? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on environment where safety, quality, and operational excellence are key? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist manufacturing business.

A leading chemical manufacturer is looking to recruit a Chemical Process Operator to support the safe and efficient production of specialist chemical products. Working as part of the Operations team, you will play a key role in manufacturing, processing, and packaging materials used across a range of advanced industries.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and technically driven environment, contributing to both production performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out manufacturing activities in line with batch instructions, operating procedures, and quality requirements.
  • Operating and monitoring plant equipment used across production, drying, and packaging processes.
  • Monitoring process conditions and identifying operational issues, escalating or troubleshooting where required
  • Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to prioritise workloads and maintain production schedules
  • Supporting continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing operational efficiency and maintaining high safety
  • standards.
  • Completing accurate production documentation, equipment logs, and reporting any incidents or process deviations.

What You’ll Need:

  • Previous experience within chemical manufacturing, production, or a related industrial environment.
  • Basic IT proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office / Office 365.
  • Understanding of the safe handling of hazardous chemicals and industrial safety procedures.
  • Ability to work accurately and follow detailed operating procedures.
  • Strong teamwork skills with a proactive and flexible approach.

Desirable Experience:

  • Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
  • Previous experience within fine chemical, pharmaceutical, or specialist manufacturing environments.

What’s on Offer:

  • Pension contribution
  • Life assurance, critical illness & income protection cover
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Opportunity to grow within a specialist manufacturing business