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
