Plant Operator

Scott Bader Co Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of advanced materials is seeking a Process Operator in the United Kingdom to follow process instructions and manufacture quality products. You will be integral to a close-knit team, supporting continuous improvement, training new staff, and potentially stepping into Team Leader duties. Ideal candidates will have experience in a processing plant, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, enhanced pension contributions, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteering day

Onsite amenities

Qualifications

• Experience in a processing plant or operational environment, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team setting.
• Forklift licence is desirable.
• Flexibility to work a 3-shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment following SOPs and health and safety standards.
• Process, test, label, and pack finished products.
• Maintain production and quality data accurately.
• Collaborate across shifts to meet production schedules.
• Support plant supervision and cover out-of-hours shifts.

Skills

Experience in a processing plant

Good understanding of health and safety

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Forklift licence

Job description

As our new Process Operator, you will manufacture finished products to production schedules, following specified formulations and process instructions, while carrying out in‐process and final product testing to agreed quality standards.

As part of a close‑knit team, you’ll support continuous improvement, assist with training new staff, and step up to Team Leader duties when required.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Operate plant equipment safely and in line with SOPs, Responsible Care standards, and all relevant HSE and legislative requirements.
• Process, test, label, and pack finished products to agreed quality and production standards across multiple plant areas.
• Accurately record and maintain all production and quality data, ensuring timely follow‑up where required.
• Work collaboratively across shifts and departments to meet production schedules, supporting training of new team members.
• Support plant supervision as required, including deputising for the Team Leader and covering out‑of‑hours shifts.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Experience in a processing plant or operational environment (chemical industry experience desirable)
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Forklift licence (desirable)
• Flexible and able to work a 3‑shift pattern

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day’s annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
• Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within village of Wollaston. Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who is Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee‑owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high‑quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high‑quality service.