Shift Process Operator — Chemical Manufacturing

The Lubrizol Corporation; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Wellbeing program

Pension plan

Share incentive plan

On-site parking

Learning & development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Join The Lubrizol Corporation’s Huddersfield site as a Shift Process Operator, supporting downstream manufacturing of specialist additives. You’ll work in a COMAH-regulated chemical environment, operate plant equipment to tight specifications, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across production lines.

The role involves coordinating raw material handling, packaging, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on 5S, continuous improvement, and collaboration across multi-skilled teams at a

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Process Plant Operations (PPO), NVQ Level 2, or equivalent qualification.
• Accredited multi-skilled apprenticeship.
• Nationally recognised trade apprenticeship supported by relevant industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate manufacturing plant equipment to produce products to specification and production requirements
• Prepare and charge raw materials into manufacturing processes while maintaining strict quality and safety standards
• Receive and offload bulk tank deliveries and ensure materials are correctly identified and stored
• Package and discharge finished products into a variety of customer packaging formats, ensuring accurate labelling and product integrity
• Support preventative maintenance activities, alarm and trip testing, instrument calibration, and basic multi-skilled maintenance tasks
• Troubleshoot production issues and work collaboratively to maintain plant performance and meet production schedules
• Maintain accurate production documentation, stock records, audit documentation, and operating logs
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high workplace housekeeping standards through 5S practices
• Provide operational flexibility by supporting multiple production areas as required
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees on safe operating procedures and plant requirements

Education

PPO / NVQ Level 2 / equivalent

Accredited multi-skilled apprenticeship

Nationally recognised trade apprenticeship with experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join The Lubrizol Corporation’s Huddersfield site as a Shift Process Operator, supporting downstream manufacturing of specialist additives. You’ll work in a COMAH-regulated chemical environment, operate plant equipment to tight specifications, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across production lines.

The role involves coordinating raw material handling, packaging, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on 5S, continuous improvement, and collaboration across multi-skilled teams at a