Chemical Production Operator

Huntsman; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman is seeking a Chemical Production Operator for their Duxford site. This full-time position involves operating manufacturing equipment and ensuring safety processes, ideal for detail-oriented candidates experienced in manufacturing. Enjoy competitive benefits including health insurance, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Private health insurance

Access to e-learning courses

Cycle to work scheme

Day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required; chemistry qualification advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing and the chemical industry preferred.
• Role requires physical capability and excellent teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and ensure safety in manufacturing.
• Complete documentation and manage production batches.
• Maintain cleanliness and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Manual handling

Health & Safety awareness

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Technical qualification in Chemistry

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Chemical Production Operator

Apply locations UK - Duxford time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 20, 2025 (19 days left to apply) job requisition id J-018455

Job Description:

Huntsman are recruiting permanent Production Operators for our chemical manufacturing site in Duxford, Cambridge.

As a flexible and motivated team member, you will work a three-shift system, 40 hours a week, operating plant equipment and chemical processes safely and efficiently to maximize production output.

You will be trained to use a wide range of processing equipment, varying from planetary mixers to reaction vessels, to manufacture our high-performance adhesives.

As Chemical Production Operator, you will:

• Operate plant machinery to manufacture, fill and pack products following standard operating procedures and in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and all near misses, incidents and accidents are reported/investigated.
• Setting up batches, checking, weighing and adding materials, and physically moving batch materials where required.
• Complete all related documentation accurately and provide suitable handover to on-coming shifts.
• Clean vessels and machinery between campaigns to ensure no cross-contamination of product and/or materials to subsequent batches.
• Work as part of a team to ensure targets are met whilst maintaining quality standards and maximising efficiency.
• Report plant maintenance work requirements to minimise downtime and cost.
• Keep workstation clean, tidy and organised in line with the 5S approach.
• Identify areas for improvement and/or cost savings.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong numerical ability with GCSE Maths and English. Chemistry or a technical qualification is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing process environment is essential, with experience in the chemical industry and automation is advantageous.
• Forklift Licence or the capacity to learn.
• Excellent, reliable team worker, able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Computer literate.
• This role is physically demanding requiring a certain amount of manual handling and ability to carry/lift variety of items.
• Awareness and understanding of Health & Safety.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts. 6am-2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10- 6am rotating weekly, for which you will receive a shift premium.

What we offer:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, pension scheme, a guaranteed annual payment, non-contractual Incentive Compensation Scheme, free onsite parking.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private health insurance & employee assistance programmes offering access to online GP, mental health support and physiotherapy, Cycle to work scheme, free fruit, a day off for your birthday.
• Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption and shared parental leave.
• Training: Training costs covered by the company, sitewide learning days, unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses as well as other EHS and job related courses.

About Huntsman:

At Huntsman, we welcome talent, experience, and fresh ideas from all employees at all stages of their careers. As an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, you will have the opportunity to make a difference and be part of a family-like atmosphere. We prioritize safety and ethics, and in return, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

To learn more about Huntsman and our chemical products, please visit our website at www.huntsman.com .

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