Chemical Operator

Stepan Company; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking a UK-based Chemical Plant Operator to join the team on a shift pattern of days and nights (2 x 12 days, 2 x 12 nights) with 6 days off. You will operate various plant equipment, load/offload tankers, and follow SOPs while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include problem solving in production areas, manual handling of bags up to 25 kg, assisting with audits, and supporting emergency response and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have full right to work in the UK.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen & 7 wastes) advantageous.
• Experience in the chemical industry is advantageous but not vital.
• Counterbalance FLT licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of chemical plant equipment including loading/off loading tankers.
• Follow detailed standard operating procedures.
• Problem solving in production areas.
• Regular manual handling of chemicals bags up to 25kg and drums.
• Assist with audits and inspections.
• Participate in site Emergency Response and in continuous improvement and asset care.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

SAP

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

UK Chemical Plant Operator-Shifts 4 on 6 off days and nights

£30000-£35000 dependant on experience plus shift allowance

Main aspects of the role

Operatea variety of chemical plant equipment including loading/off loading tankers

Followdetailed standard operating procedures

Problem Solving in Production Areas

Regular manual handling of chemicals bags up to 25kg and drums.

Assist with Audits and Inspections

You will also be expected to participate in the site Emergency Response and participate in continuousimprovement and asset care

We need you to be able to:

• Work shifts Days and Nights (2 x 12 days, 2 x 12 nights) 6 days off but must be available to cover with reserved hours.
• Understand Top Tier COMAH
• Possess basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Computer skills (SAP advantageous, Microsoft packages)
• Counterbalance FLT licence

Must have full right to work in the UK

Qualifications

And it would be great if you could also have this.

• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen & 7 wastes) advantageous
• Experience in the chemical industry is not vital but a manufacturing background would be advantageous

Education