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