Night Shift Chemical Process Operator – Batch & Quality

Winsearch; Worthington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave incl. BH

Company pension

Healthcare - BUPA after probation

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Operator for a Weekday Nights shift in the Wigan area. The role runs Monday to Thursday, 6pm–6am, with a salary of £39,900.

The main duties involve batch manufacture, weighing, mixing/reacting chemical ingredients, and ensuring quality, safety and efficiency through monitoring and accurate record-keeping. You will support process improvements, report observations, and work with the production team to develop best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a chemical / process type industry.
• Any experience working on a COMAH will be advantageous.
• Understanding of chemical processes.
• Ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions.
• Numeracy Skills.
• Forklift Truck experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing PPE.
• A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality.
• Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes.
• Working with other team members to complete the production process.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all process and operational activities associated with batch manufacture are carried out in compliance to the sites Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• To manufacture products according to details and instructions stated on the formulation batch sheet and specification, and to report in writing any deviations from these procedures immediately to the appropriate parties.
• To make accurate additions or adjustments to the process when instructed by Laboratory Staff
• To complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Immediately report any incidents that the management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems
• Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner
• FLT operator duties as required [subject to licence]
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Directors and Management of the Company would also be included in the responsibilities
• Monitoring of raw materials requirements and informing supervisor when finished products are suitably packaged for movement to the warehouse.
• Participate as required in design / Hazard reviews
• Maintain workplace to a good housekeeping standard

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Safety and quality compliance

Troubleshooting production equipment

Flexible approach to working

Numeracy skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 2 in relevant subject

Level 2 Maths GCSE

IOSH Managing Safely

Forklift truck licence

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Winsearch is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Operator for a Weekday Nights shift in the Wigan area. The role runs Monday to Thursday, 6pm–6am, with a salary of £39,900.

The main duties involve batch manufacture, weighing, mixing/reacting chemical ingredients, and ensuring quality, safety and efficiency through monitoring and accurate record-keeping. You will support process improvements, report observations, and work with the production team to develop best practices.