Process Support Operator

Huntsman; Duxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Shift premium

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Huntsman is seeking a Process Support Operator for its chemical manufacturing site in Duxford, Cambridge. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, with rotating shifts from 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, and 10pm–6am.

The position involves stock control, housekeeping, waste handling, labeling and practical production tasks to support the production team. The successful candidate will be safety-minded, reliable and able to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A safe, reliable and practical approach to work.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills.
• Willingness to work shifts and carry out hands-on, physically demanding tasks.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse or forklift experience would be helpful, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Replenish consumable stock and help keep production areas organised
• Support material preparation, labelling, run-outs and other production tasks
• Support practical production activities such as waste handling, pallet management, packing/filling support and general housekeeping
• Use forklift trucks to move materials, waste and pallets safely
• Follow site safety procedures and report hazards, incidents or near misses
• Work with Production, Procurement and Warehouse colleagues to support daily operations

Skills

Safe working practices

Attention to detail

Numeracy and literacy

Computer skills

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Description: Role Overview

Contract: Permanent. Shift: 40 hours, weekly rotations (6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm-6am Monday to Friday). Huntsman is looking for a Process Support Operator to join our chemical manufacturing site in Duxford, Cambridge.

This hands‑on role supports the production team with stock control, housekeeping, waste handling, labelling and other practical production tasks. It is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, works safely, maintains high standards and wants to build experience in manufacturing.

Role Responsibilities

• Replenish consumable stock and help keep production areas organised
• Support material preparation, labelling, run-outs and other production tasks
• Support practical production activities such as waste handling, pallet management, packing/filling support and general housekeeping
• Use forklift trucks to move materials, waste and pallets safely
• Follow site safety procedures and report hazards, incidents or near misses
• Work with Production, Procurement and Warehouse colleagues to support daily operations

What we are looking for

• A safe, reliable and practical approach to work
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills
• Willingness to work shifts and carry out hands‑on, physically demanding tasks
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse or forklift experience would be helpful, but is not essential

Working Conditions

Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shifts: 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm and 10pm–6am, with shift premium.

Hands‑on manufacturing environment involving manual handling and practical tasks.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, pension scheme, shift premium and free onsite parking
• Health and wellbeing support, including private healthcare, employee assistance support, online GP access, mental health support and physiotherapy
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay
• Training and development, including company‑funded training and access to a wide range of online learning

About Us

At Huntsman, safety and ethics come first. We value teamwork, fresh ideas and people who want to learn and grow with us.

Additional Locations

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of diversified chemical products with 2025 revenues of approximately $6 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 55 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 25 countries and employ approximately 6,000 associates within our continuing operations.

For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.