Process Operator - Lead Wool C1

Pertemps North West and North Wales; Chester; On-site; GBP 27,697 - 33,852; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps North West and North Wales is recruiting a Process Operator for our Chester manufacturing site. You will operate specialist machinery to produce products to specification, maintaining quality, safety and productivity.

The role offers rotating shifts (36 hours per week) with training, PPE and strong emphasis on health and safety. Reliability, hands-on approach and good teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery in manufacturing or heavy engineering is preferred
• A practical, hands-on approach to work
• Excellent reliability, punctuality and attendance
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow instructions and safe working procedures
• Strong teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts
• Able to work in a warm environment with PPE

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload raw materials in line with safe working procedures.
• Pack, weigh, and label finished products accurately.
• Carry out routine machine inspections and basic safety checks.
• Meet daily production targets.
• Perform quality inspections and report any defects or production concerns.
• Monitor production processes to ensure operating conditions remain within specification.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Remove production waste and dispose of it correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Follow all company policies relating to health and safety, PPE, hygiene, and operational procedures.

Skills

Machinery operation

Hands-on

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Following procedures

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

PPE compliance

Job description

Process Operator

Location: Chester, Cheshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £30,775 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts, Monday to Wednesday:

• 6:00am – 6:00pm
• 6:00pm – 6:00am

Flexibility is required to work rotating shifts as business needs dictate.

The Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Process Operator to join their manufacturing team in Chester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business where full training, PPE, and comprehensive health and safety guidance will be provided.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating specialist machinery to manufacture products to specification while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialist production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload raw materials in line with safe working procedures.
• Pack, weigh, and label finished products accurately.
• Carry out routine machine inspections and basic safety checks.
• Meet daily production targets.
• Perform quality inspections and report any defects or production concerns.
• Monitor production processes to ensure operating conditions remain within specification.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Remove production waste and dispose of it correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Follow all company policies relating to health and safety, PPE, hygiene, and operational procedures.

About You

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment (preferred but not essential).
• A practical, hands‑on approach to work.
• Excellent reliability, punctuality, and attendance.
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• The ability to follow instructions and safe working procedures.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.
• The ability to work in a warm manufacturing environment while wearing the required PPE.

Security Clearance

The successful applicant will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance before commencing employment.