Shift Production Operator – Chemical Plant

solenis; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Overtime & shift premiums

Healthcare & Life assurance

Employee Assistance

Multi-faith room

Training & development

Onsite parking with EV charging

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Shift Production Operator for its Low Moor site in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The role covers rotating days and nights, weekends, and bank holidays, focusing on safe operation, product quality and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

You will operate field and control systems, respond to process changes, and work with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure continuous and efficient plant performance.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (English, Maths, Science) with Grade 5 or above.
• Process or Engineering Apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in chemical/petrochemical/industrial manufacturing advantageous.
• Understanding of hazardous materials and process safety management (PSM).
• Ability to read P&IDs, SOPs and SDS.
• Strong teamwork, communication and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GCSEs

Apprenticeship

Chemical manufacturing

PSM

P&IDs & SDS literacy

Teamwork & safety

Education

Process/Engineering Apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Solenis is seeking a Shift Production Operator for its Low Moor site in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The role covers rotating days and nights, weekends, and bank holidays, focusing on safe operation, product quality and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

You will operate field and control systems, respond to process changes, and work with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure continuous and efficient plant performance.