Process Operator - Nights

ZipRecruiter; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Production Process Operator to join their team in Wigan. The role involves batch manufacturing, ensuring high standards of quality and safety, and requires experience in the chemical industry. Key responsibilities include monitoring equipment, following safety regulations, and maintaining documentation. The position offers a permanent contract with benefits including a company pension and healthcare eligibility.

Benefits

Company pension (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)

BUPA healthcare eligibility after 6 months

23 days holiday entitlement, including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a chemical/process industry is essential.
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products according to batch sheets and specifications.
• Monitor equipment and record process information.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Flexible approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject

IOSH Managing Safely

Level 2 Maths (GCSE Grade C or above)

Tools

Forklift truck license

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Process Operator

Shifts: Weekday Nights (Mon - Thu, 6pm - 6am)

Location: Wigan Area

Contract: Permanent (6-month probation period)

Holiday Entitlement: 23 days, including bank holidays

Benefits: Company pension (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution) and BUPA healthcare eligibility after 6 months

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a motivated Production Process Operator to join their team. The role involves batch manufacturing of products, working closely with the production team to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Responsibilities include retrieving, weighing, mixing/reacting chemical ingredients, monitoring equipment, and recording process information.

Maintaining workplace safety, compliance, and good housekeeping are critical aspects of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations.
2. Manufacture products according to batch sheets and specifications, reporting deviations immediately.
3. Make accurate process adjustments as instructed by laboratory staff.
4. Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
5. Operate forklifts as needed (subject to licensing).
6. Report incidents promptly using the appropriate systems.
7. Assist with monitoring raw materials and preparing finished products for warehouse movement.
8. Participate in design and hazard reviews.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a chemical/process industry
• Strong numeracy and communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing instructions
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including PPE
• Flexible and proactive approach to work

Desirable:

• Experience working on a COMAH site
• Forklift truck license
• Understanding of chemical processes and troubleshooting production equipment
• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject, IOSH Managing Safely, or Level 2 Maths (GCSE Grade C or above)

Training:

Initial training will be conducted over several weeks, Monday to Thursday.