Process Operator

E3 Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Process Operator to join a leading chemical manufacturer with a strong footprint in PVC production for the UK construction sector.

The role is a 3-month temporary assignment with the potential to become permanent, paying £23.28 per hour on a 4 on 4 off 4 on 4 off 4 on 10 days off schedule.

You will safely operate drying or services processes, follow procedures, and ensure product quality while complying with all safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in process plant operations as a Process Operator within a chemical, manufacturing, industrial or heavy engineering Industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from the Shift Production Lead regarding all aspects of day to day operations.
• To prepare the plant for maintenance work as instructed and submit maintenance requisitions and incident reports where necessary
• Monitor plant performance, identifying and addressing any issues.
• Contribute to the team's efforts in improving the company's environmental impact, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Comply to all SHEQ Policies and Schedules (Housekeeping, Safety Audits etc.)

Job description

Process Operator to join a multi-billion-pound chemical manufacturer that produces a large amount of raw materials used in the UK Construction sector.

The role is initially for a 3-month temporary assignment with the opportunity for the position to become permanent. The hourly pay rate is £23.28PH working a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off 4 on 4 off 4 on 10 days off.

In the role of a Process Operator, your responsibility will be to safely and efficiently operate drying or services processes. This involves adhering to all procedures, systems, and instructions to guarantee that the manufactured product meets the business requirements for quality.

The successful Process Operator will also be expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the complete PVC production process, the hazards of VCM, and other process chemicals along with the safeguards in place to avoid incidents.

Responsibilities of the Process Operator;

• Follow instructions from the Shift Production Lead regarding all aspects of day to day operations.
• To prepare the plant for maintenance work as instructed and submit maintenance requisitions and incident reports where necessary
• Monitor plant performance, identifying and addressing any issues.
• Contribute to the team's efforts in improving the company's environmental impact, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Comply to all SHEQ Policies and Schedules (Housekeeping, Safety Audits etc.)

To be successful within this position you must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in process plant operations as a Process Operator within a chemical, manufacturing, industrial or heavy engineering Industry.