Production Operator

8442 Solenis UK Industries Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced company pension scheme

Overtime and shift premiums

Private healthcare and Life assurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Solenis Low Moor, Bradford, is seeking a Shift Production Operator to monitor and control chemical plant processes, ensuring safe operation and consistent product quality. You’ll work both in the field and via control systems, responding to process changes and plant conditions.

Key responsibilities include operating equipment, starting/stopping processes, conducting inspections, and collaborating with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Grade 5+) in English, Maths and Science.
• Process or Engineering Apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in chemical/industrial manufacturing advantageous.
• Understanding of hazardous materials and process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and control chemical plant equipment (pumps, valves, reactors, tanks, distillation).
• Start up, shut down and adjust processes in line with SOPs and safety procedures.
• Maintain high safety and environmental standards and housekeeping.
• Issue General Permits as a Competent Person for area.
• Respond to spills, equipment issues and unsafe conditions.
• Support emergency response procedures and drills.
• Carry out routine inspections, sampling and quality checks.
• Communicate effectively during shift handovers with operations, maintenance and engineering.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety-first mindset

Education

GCSEs English/Maths/Science

Process/Engineering Apprenticeship preferred

Tools

P&IDs

SDS reading

Job description

Shift Production Operator - Chemical Manufacturing Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire

This role operates over rotating days and nights including weekends and bank holidays - full details of the shift pattern will be provided prior to interview.

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., our global team of 23,000 professionals, including over 6,500 field representatives and 350 scientists, spanning 160 countries across six continents. With a global network of manufacturing facilities, including 78 plants strategically located near our customers, we provide the right product at the right time, every time. Our customers can rely on our robust, resilient network to ensure supply chain continuity. Solenis is a 2026 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

The Role

As a Production Operator you will monitor and control plant processes to ensure safe operation, consistent product quality and compliance with all safety, health and environmental standards. You’ll operate both in the field and via control systems, responding proactively to process changes and plant conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and control chemical plant equipment including pumps, valves, reactors, tanks and distillation systems
• Start up, shut down and adjust processes in line with SOPs and safety procedures
• Maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping
• Act as a Competent Person for issuing General Permits in your area
• Respond to spills, equipment issues and unsafe conditions
• Support emergency response procedures and participate in drills
• Carry out routine inspections, sampling and quality checks
• Communicate effectively during shift handovers and work closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams

What You’ll Bring

• GCSEs (Grade 5 or above) in English, Math’s and Science (or equivalent)
• Process or Engineering Apprenticeship preferred
• Experience in a chemical, petrochemical or industrial manufacturing environment advantageous
• Understanding of hazardous materials and process safety management (PSM)
• Ability to read P&IDs, operating procedures and safety data sheets (SDS)
• Strong teamwork, communication and safety-first mindset

What we offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Overtime and shift premiums
• Private healthcare care and Life assurance and Employee Assistance
• Multi-faith room
• Ongoing training, development and support
• Onsite parking (some bays with EV Charging Points)

Join Us

At Solenis, we’re proud of our purpose-driven culture and our commitment to innovation and sustainability. At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.