Chemical Process Operator

Verdant Specialty Solutions; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty chemical company in Halifax is seeking a Chemical Process Operator. You will be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of all plants and equipment to meet production schedules. The role involves working in a team, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with laboratory tasks. Candidates must have experience in chemical batch operations and be able to operate a forklift. This position offers opportunities for career progression to more senior roles within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Pension

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday + Statutory

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical batch plant operation to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Ability to work within a team to meet production targets.
• Competence in operating a forklift and using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate plants and equipment safely to meet production targets.
• Work in a production team following quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate process records and contribute to audits.
• Assist maintenance and logistics as instructed.

Skills

Chemical batch plant operation

Forklift truck operation

Teamwork

IT systems usage

Job description

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world‑leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant's vision is to be the go‑to provider of batch specialty surfactant‑based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. The company has 5 manufacturing locations in the US and Europe. Verdant's international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

Operating as a member of the Production Team you will ensure safe, environmentally compliant and efficient operation of all plants and equipment on site, to meet production schedules and targets.

The plants run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and you will be working on a 12 hour shift pattern consisting of 2 days followed by 2 nights (on a 4 on 4 off rotation).

The Chemical Process Operator role provides an excellent opportunity for progression to the Senior Chemical Process Operator and Team Leader roles.

Requirements

• To operate all plants and equipment in a safe and effective manner, in order to achieve the weekly production targets and plan.
• Work in a small production team, following step by step working instructions and quality procedures to manufacture bulk liquid chemicals.
• Packing out and labelling of product.
• Maintain accurate process records.
• Carry out laboratory testing and data entry onto IT systems.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and carry out safety, environmental, production and housekeeping audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of all aspects of the operation of the plants and take an active role in accident/incident investigations.
• To prepare the plant for maintenance work as instructed and submit maintenance requisitions and incident reports where necessary.
• Ensure complete and accurate handover of mid‑cycle production processes occurs.
• Assist maintenance and/or logistics/production support as instructed.
• Use of FLT as required to complete the requirements of the role.
• To problem solve quickly and accurately.

Skills

Experience of chemical batch plant operation. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to meet production targets in a safe and efficient manner. Candidates must be able to operate a forklift truck, and use IT systems as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Holiday + Statutory
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program