Production Operator

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Operator for their night shift team. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while manufacturing high-quality products in a chemical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical processes, sampling, and testing, along with troubleshooting skills. Working from 6 PM to 6 AM, Monday to Thursday, this position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits, including holiday pay and a pension plan. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and quality in production.

Benefits

28 Days holiday inclusive of public holidays

BUPA health insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing and processes is essential.
• Familiarity with sampling, testing, and troubleshooting is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements during production.
• Manufacture products per batch sheets and specifications.

Skills

Chemical processes understanding

Sampling and product testing

Troubleshooting production equipment

Forklift operation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

IOSH certification

Tools

Forklift Trucks

Job description

My client is a leading manufacturer of resins and polymers to a range of industries globally. They are now looking for a Production Operator to join their Weekday, Night team. The ideal candidate will come from a Chemical manufacturing background, be familiar with sampling and product testing, will have an understanding of Chemical processes and will be based locally to Wigan.

This position is exclusively night shift, please only apply if you are happy to work 6pm - 6am, Monday to Thursday.

Production Operator - Position Overview

• Ensuring all batch process and operational activities are carried out in compliance with HSEQ requirements
• Manufacturing products according to formulation batch sheets and specifications
• Making accurate additions or adjustments to processes
• Responding to required corrective and preventative action in a timely manner
• Monitoring of raw materials requirements and informing supervisors when finished products are suitably packaged
• Participating in Design / Hazard reviews

Production Operator - Position Requirements

• Previous experience working in a Chemical Process role
• Any previous experience on a COMAH site advantageous
• An understanding of Chemical processes
• An understanding of sampling and product testing
• Experienced in troubleshooting production equipment and process
• Experience operating Forklift Trucks
• NVQ Level 2 in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering desirable
• IOSH desirable
• Valid Forklift licence (Reach or Counterbalance)
• Based within a commutable distance of Wigan

Production Operator - Position Remuneration

• £14.50 per hour
• Monday - Thursday: 18:00 - 6:00 (48-hour week)
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of public holidays
• BUPA
• Pension