Production Operator

Brunel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global energy and petrochemicals enterprise is seeking a Production Operator for a 6-month contract in Manchester. The successful candidate will operate automated production systems, work collaboratively across departments, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal for those with experience in production and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience operating automated production systems.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with digital control systems.
• Proficient with FLTs and road tanker operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated plant production systems per company procedures.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to support production flow.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Experience operating automated production systems

SCADA experience

Proficient with FLTs and road tanker operations

Strong computer literacy

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Proven reliability in working and adapting to rotational shift patterns

Job description

We are seeking a Production Operator to join an automated production plant based in Manchester on a 6-month contract with a leading global energy and petrochemicals enterprise, operating across more than 90 countries worldwide.

This organisation manages the full spectrum of the energy value chain—spanning upstream exploration, production of oil, natural gas, and LNG, all the way to downstream refining, petrochemical manufacturing, and global marketing.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated plant production systems per company procedures, including SCADA
• Execute loading/unloading tasks using FLT and road tanker systems
• Collaborate with multiple departments—via telephone, email, and face-to-face—to support production flow
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Follow detailed SOPs and adhere to operational controls
• Provide a customer-focused mindset and flexible approach to tasks
• Operate independently with minimal supervision and adapt to additional cross-department duties

What We’re Looking For

• Experience operating automated production systems; SCADA experience advantageous
• Proficient with FLTs and road tanker operations
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with digital control systems
• Excellent communication, organisational skills, and flexibility
• Detail-oriented, with excellent housekeeping and quality standards
• Proven reliability in working and adapting to rotational shift patterns
• Self-reliant with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Production

Industries

• Oil and Gas