Chemical Process Operator

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is recruiting a Chemical Process Operator for Deeside. This permanent role follows a rotating 12-hour shift, covering days and nights.

You will operate and monitor production processes, maintain product quality, follow site procedures and keep accurate records. A current FLT licence is advantageous, though training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience handling hazardous materials in a chemical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating industrial plant or production processes.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures in manufacturing.
• Strong numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• FLT licence is advantageous, training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant processes, adjusting conditions as needed.
• Control production rates to meet demand and stock levels.
• Oversee production and packaging to customer specifications.
• Complete routine plant inspections and maintain production records.
• Follow procedures, risk assessments and permit-to-work requirements.
• Monitor safety systems and respond to alarms.

Skills

Hazardous materials

Plant operation

Health & safety

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Chemical Process Operator

Location: Deeside

Salary: £34,320 during probation, increasing to £39,962 upon successful completion

Hours: 12-hour Days & Nights - Panama Shift Pattern

We are recruiting for a Chemical Process Operator to join an established chemical manufacturing plant in Deeside. This is a permanent position working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, covering both days and nights.

The role will involve operating and monitoring chemical production processes, ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently whilst maintaining product quality and adhering to site procedures.

The Role

• Operating and monitoring plant processes, adjusting operating conditions where necessary.


• Controlling production rates to meet demand and maintain agreed stock levels.


• Overseeing the production and packaging of finished products to customer specifications.


• Completing routine plant inspections and maintaining accurate production records.


• Following operating procedures, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and permit‑to‑work requirements.


• Monitoring safety systems and responding appropriately to alarms.


• Maintaining high standards of health and safety throughout the plant.

About You

• Previous experience working with hazardous materials, ideally within a chemical, manufacturing or process environment.


• Experience operating industrial plant or production processes.


• A good understanding of health and safety procedures within a manufacturing environment.


• Good numerical, written and verbal communication skills.


• A current FLT licence would be advantageous, although training can be provided.

Shift Pattern

12-hour rotating Panama shift pattern covering days and nights, working a repeating cycle of:

2 days on, 2 off, 3 nights on, 2 off, 2 days on, 3 off.
2 nights on, 2 off, 3 days on, 2 off, 2 nights on, 3 off.

Important Information

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