Process Operative

Rullion; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK is seeking a Process Operative for a temporary 12-month contract in Preston. The role involves the operation and setup of equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must be able to work flexible shift patterns, adhere to regulations, and have prior experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment. Competitive pay rates of £19 - £25 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to wear full personal protective equipment.
• Required to undertake security clearance before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up equipment to meet quality standards.
• Perform detailed inspection operations.
• Sample materials and conduct laboratory operations.
• Monitor production processes and escalate issues.

Skills

Health and safety standards adherence

Ability to follow written and verbal procedures

Experience in manufacturing/chemical environment

Operating auto and semi-auto machinery

Teamwork experience

Job description

Job title – Process Operative

Duration – Temporary 12 month contract

Start date – ASAP (subject to being medically and security cleared)

Shift patterns – 12.5 hour shifts (days &nights) or Double Days (7-3/3-11)

Pay rate – £19 - £25 per hour (PAYE) dependant on role/shift.

Location – Preston, Lancashire, North West

Job Description

The organisation works in a highly regulated environment. Therefore, training will be provided in all areas of work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation and set up of equipment and to make sure they are working in accordance with quality standards, SOPs and production schedules
• Asset care for machinery
• Detailed inspection operations
• Material sampling and/or laboratory operations
• Manual handling
• Process monitoring
• Escalating issues if there is an issue with a process or piece of equipment

Essential skills

• Able to work to health and safety standards
• Able to follow written and verbal procedures and ask questions if unsure
• Experience of working to regulations and/or mandatory operating procedures
• Experience working in a manufacturing/chemical environment or hands on environment
• Operating auto and semi auto machinery
• Worked in a team environment
• Be able to wear full personal protective equipment
• Required to undertake security clearance prior to starting, which includes a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check
• Required to become a monitored worker under the ionising radiation regulations

Desirable skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing/chemical environment or hands on environment
• Operating auto and semi auto machinery
• Worked in a team environment

Additional information

Workers are required to be flexible to which shift pattern they can work

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Company information:

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family‑owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long‑lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward‑thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start‑ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.