Process Technician

Marton Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Process Technician to enhance plant operations. This role involves operating process equipment and ensuring production quality. Ideal candidates should have experience in manufacturing environments, be familiar with safety standards, and possess hands-on skills with control systems like SCADA and DCS. Flexibility for shift work is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, process, or industrial environment.
• Awareness of plant safety and quality standards.
• Hands-on experience with control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment.
• Support maintenance and inspection activities.
• Record production data accurately.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Process equipment handling

Safety compliance awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

DCS systems

QCS platforms

Job description

Overview

About the Role: We are looking for a Process Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. You will play an important role in day-to-day plant operations, helping to maintain efficient, safe, and high-quality production. This is a hands-on position working with process equipment and control systems such as SCADA, DCS, and QCS platforms.

Hours of Work: Initial work will be during daytime hours (Monday-Friday). Flexibility to transition to shift-based work, including nights and weekends, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing and process equipment.
• Assist in adjusting plant performance using control systems and process monitoring tools.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, and calibrations.
• Accurately record production and maintenance data.
• Assist engineering teams with troubleshooting, plant modifications, and commissioning.
• Handle materials, consumables, and waste safely and efficiently.
• Take part in safety assessments, hazard reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a manufacturing, process, or industrial environment.
• Awareness of plant safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Hands-on experience with process equipment and control systems.
• Willingness to follow safe systems of work (permits, isolations, lockout/tagout).
• Flexibility to work on different shifts as needed.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a team-focused environment.

Desirable

• Qualifications or experience in Electrical, Instrumentation/Controls, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with hazardous, high-pressure, or flammable materials.

Marton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to the above vacancy.