Chemical Production Support Operator

Winsearch; Worthington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days - includes bank holiday entitl

Company Pension - Company contributes

Healthcare - BUPA after probation

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a Chemical Production Support Operator in Wigan. The role focuses on safe and efficient operation of the Production Department, managing materials, and supporting production teams to maximise plant efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating the filtration press, handling materials, maintaining stock and housekeeping, and upholding safety and quality standards across COMAH-related processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions.
• Numeracy skills.
• Forklift Truck licence and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including PPE.
• Desire to work collaboratively with team members to improve processes and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate the filtration press in accordance with approved manufacturing instructions and safe systems of work.
• Transfer product from holding tank to the filtration press and monitor the filtration process.
• Complete filtration records and report any deviations immediately.
• Assist Production Operators during busy periods to maintain production schedules.
• Ensure production vessels receive the correct raw materials and packaging in a timely manner.
• Prepare work areas to minimise delays between batches.

Skills

Follow manufacturing instructions

Numeracy

Strong verbal and writtenCommunication

Collaborative/work with team

Flexible working

Tools

Forklift Truck Licence

Forklift Truck experience

Job description

Chemical Production Support Operator

Wigan

Monday to Thursday 6am - 6pm

£35,000

My client who is a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Support Operator to join their team.

The Role:

To support the safe and efficient operation of the Production Department by ensuring raw materials, intermediates and finished products are available where required, maintaining excellent housekeeping standards, operating the filtration press process, and assisting production teams to maximise plant efficiency.

The Production Support Operator will play a key role in reducing downtime by coordinating material movements, managing the heating plan, operating the filtration press, and ensuring production areas remain organised, compliant and ready for manufacture.

Responsibilities:

Production Support

• Operate the filtration press in accordance with approved manufacturing instructions and safe systems of work.
• Transfer product from holding tank to the filtration press and monitor the filtration process.
• Complete filtration records and report any deviations immediately.
• Assist Production Operators during busy periods to maintain production schedules.
• Ensure production vessels receive the correct raw materials and packaging in a timely manner.
• Prepare work areas to minimise delays between batches.

Material Handling

• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Transport raw materials, intermediates and finished goods between storage locations and production.
• Supply production with materials in accordance with the manufacturing schedule.
• Return unused materials to designated storage locations.
• Assist with loading outgoing products where required.

Production Planning Support

• Maintain the site heating plan to ensure temperature-sensitive materials are conditioned and available for manufacture.
• Monitor stock levels of production consumables including filter media, gaff bags and packaging materials.
• Assist Production Supervisors with stock checks and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure production areas are prepared for upcoming manufacturing campaigns

Housekeeping & Site Standards

• Maintain high housekeeping standards across production, press and yard areas.
• Keep all walkways, storage areas and production support areas organised and free from obstruction.
• Inspect spill kits, absorbents and emergency equipment, reporting deficiencies.
• Support waste segregation and solvent recovery activities.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Work in accordance with COMAH requirements, site procedures and Permit to Work systems.
• Comply with all Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety procedures.
• Wear and maintain the correct PPE at all times.
• Report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

The Candidate:

Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions
• Numeracy skills
• Forklift Truck experience
• Forklift Truck Licence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE
• Desire to work collaboratively with team members to improve processes and product quality
• Experience working with other team members to complete the production process
• Flexible approach to working

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Experience working in a chemical/process manufacturing environment
• Experience working on a COMAH site
• Understanding of chemical processes
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment and process issues
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing

Benefits:

• 28 days - includes bank holiday entitlement
• Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%
• Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period.

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