Trainee Process Operator

New Holland; New Holland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Westfield health & wellbeing programme

Employee rewards scheme

On-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Sick pay scheme

Annual bonus (up to 10%)

Job summary

New Holland in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Trainee Process Operator to join a 24/7 seed oil production facility on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis. The site covers oil pressing and solvent extraction for nutraceutical, cosmetic, food and related industries.

Full training is provided, including City & Guilds 0610. You will work on a DuPont 12-hour rotating shift, averaging around 42 hours weekly, with a base salary of £30,000 as agency and £33,000 permanent, plus a £1,200 training

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, food, feed or manufacturing is beneficial but not required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to work in a structured 24/7 shift system (DuPont 12-hour shifts).
• Willingness to learn and complete training, including City & Guilds 0610.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment across oil pressing and solvent extraction.
• Support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations in line with standards.
• Follow health, safety, environmental and quality procedures at all times.
• Carry out routine checks, basic troubleshooting and adjustments as required.
• Work with a shift team to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Maintain records using basic IT systems and production documentation.
• Participate in training to gain competence across all plant operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT literacy

Willingness to learn

FLT licence

Education

City & Guilds 0610

Job description

Trainee Process Operator 12 week temp to perm for the right person

Location: (commutable from Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull and surrounding areas)

Job Type: Full-time, 24/7 shift-based (DuPont 12-hour rotation)

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Trainee Process Operator to join our multi-skilled production team within a specialist seed oil manufacturing facility. The site produces high-quality niche oils including Rosehip, Evening Primrose, Borage, and Blackcurrant using both cold pressing and solvent extraction methods. This is a varied operational role within a 24/7 manufacturing environment supplying the Nutraceutical, Cosmetic, Food, Pharmaceutical, and Animal Feed industries globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment across multiple process areas including oil pressing and solvent extraction
• Support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations in line with food and pharmaceutical standards
• Follow strict health, safety environmental, and quality procedures at all times
• Carry out routine checks, basic troubleshooting, and process adjustments where required
• Work collaboratively within a shift team to meet production targets and deadlines
• Maintain accurate records using basic IT systems and production documentation
• Participate in training and development to gain competence across all plant operations

Requirements

• Previous experience in chemical, food, feed, or manufacturing environments is beneficial but not essential
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work in a structured 24/7 shift system (DuPont 12-hour shifts)
• Willingness to learn and complete training, including City & Guilds 0610 (or equivalent process qualification)
• Basic IT literacy
• FLT licence or quality control experience is an advantage but not required

Training & Development

• Full training provided across all production areas
• Support to achieve City & Guilds 0610 qualification
• Opportunity to progress into a fully skilled Process Operator role

Working Pattern

• DuPont 12-hour rotating shift pattern
• Average 42 hours per week
• Includes rest weeks every 4th week
• Overtime opportunities available

Salary & Benefits

• While agency: £30,000 per year
• Permanent position: £33,000 per year + up to £1,200 training bonus
• Additional benefit: Company pension scheme
• Additional benefit: Westfield health & wellbeing programme
• Additional benefit: Employee rewards scheme
• Additional benefit: On-site parking
• Additional benefit: Overtime availability
• Additional benefit: Sick pay scheme
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)