Chemical Process Operator - Aerospace

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd is recruiting a Chemical Process Operator for an aerospace manufacturing team in the UK. The role involves carrying out chemical processing operations on aerospace components, following detailed instructions and safety procedures.

You will monitor solutions, check temperatures and concentrations, record data in Excel, and work collaboratively with colleagues to meet quality and delivery targets. Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical processing or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of safety, COSHH and risk-control procedures.
• Able to follow detailed written instructions accurately.
• Comfortable recording production information and using process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chemical processing operations according to written work instructions.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain chemical solutions and process tanks.
• Safely load and unload components during processing stages.
• Perform routine temperature and chemical concentration checks.
• Inspect components for quality and conformity to specification.
• Complete production and process documentation accurately.
• Enter and update production information using Excel.
• Follow COSHH requirements and safe working procedures.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Windows OS

Job description

Join a Leading Aerospace Manufacturing Team

We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and detail-oriented Chemical Process Operator to join our manufacturing team within the aerospace sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in chemical processing, manufacturing or a similar regulated environment who takes pride in producing high-quality work and following established procedures.

As a Chemical Process Operator, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of chemical processing operations on aerospace components, ensuring that all work is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with company procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out chemical processing operations in accordance with detailed written work instructions.
• Preparing, monitoring and maintaining chemical solutions and process tanks.
• Safely loading and unloading components throughout the processing stages.
• Carrying out routine temperature and chemical concentration checks.
• Inspecting processed components to ensure quality and conformity to specification.
• Accurately completing production and process documentation.
• Entering and updating production information using Microsoft Excel.
• Using Windows-based systems to access electronic work instructions and company information.
• Following COSHH requirements, risk assessments and safe working procedures at all times.
• Wearing, maintaining and correctly using the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reporting process issues, defects, quality concerns or safety hazards promptly.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production, quality and delivery requirements.
• Undertaking relevant training to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Supporting overtime requirements when necessary.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in chemical processing or manufacturing — aerospace experience would be advantageous.
• Safety-conscious and committed to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and following COSHH and risk-control procedures.
• Able to follow detailed written instructions accurately and consistently.
• Highly attentive to detail, particularly when recording process information and checking components.
• Confident using a computer, including Microsoft Excel and Windows.
• Able to accurately enter, update and save production information.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and undertake additional training where required.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime when required.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to develop your career within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, where quality, precision and safety are at the heart of everything we do.

You will receive the training and support required to become fully competent in the role and will have the opportunity to build valuable experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry.

If you are practical, dependable, safety-focused and take pride in producing work to a high standard, we would like to hear from you.