Trainee Process Operator

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; New Holland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Westfield health & wellbeing programme

Employee rewards scheme

On-site parking

Overtime availability

Sick pay scheme

Annual bonus up to 10%

Training bonus up to £1,200

Job summary

Prestige Recruitment Specialists is seeking a motivated Trainee Process Operator for a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity in a 24/7 seed oil manufacturing facility. The role covers oil pressing and solvent extraction, with full training and progression to a fully skilled operator.

Based near Scunthorpe/Grimsby/Hull areas, the position offers a competitive salary and 12-hour DuPont shifts, along with a clear path into a qualified process operator role.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic IT literacy.
• FLT licence or quality control experience is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment across oil pressing and solvent extraction.
• Support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations to standards.
• Follow strict health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures at all times.
• Carry out routine checks, basic troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
• 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 plant operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

City & Guilds 0610

IT literacy

Education

City & Guilds 0610

FLT licence

Tools

None

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 benefits (upon permanent employment)

• Company pension scheme
• Westfield health & wellbeing programme
• Employee rewards scheme
• On-site parking
• Overtime availability
• Sick pay scheme
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)