Chemical Production Operators x 5

Cpl Group; Tallaght; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Healthcare

VHI for employee and family

Shift premium

24-month fixed-term contract

Job summary

Cpl Group is hiring 5 Manufacturing Process Operators for a Dublin 24 plant. Roles involve 2- and 3-cycle shifts, with a mid-October 2026 start and a 24-month direct contract.

Starting salary is €40,888 + 20% shift premium for 2-cycle shifts, overtime, annual bonus, and VHI for you and your family during the contract. There is potential to move into a Line Set-Up Operator role with a further 20% salary increase.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years direct experience in a high-speed high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to multitask and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Flexibility to work 2- or 3-cycle shifts and operate with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate on high-volume manufacturing lines with focus under pressure.
• Maintain quality and safety while meeting production targets.
• Collaborate with team; respond to process deviations and solve problems.

Skills

High-volume manufacturing

Problem solving

Multitasking

Team player

Good communication

Job description

***Chemical Production Process Operators x 5 ***

Cpl are once again working with our client partner who are a global leader in the manufacture of industrial chemicals and adhesives.

They are now hiring to recruit 5 skilled Manufacturing Process Operators for their plant in Dublin 24.

We are looking for these 5 new hires to start in "Mid-October" – so you must be available to start at this time of the year.

Working on both 2 and 3 cycle shift patterns, offering industry leading salary, bonus, pension, healthcare etc…

These are for a 24-month (fixed term contract with the company direct) – these are not agency contracts

Chemical Manufacturing Operator jobs x 5 to start in October 2026

Starting salary is : €40,888 + 20% shift premium for 2 cycle shift Monday to Friday and overtime, annual bonus scheme, VHI paid for employee and family for the 24 months, and you will also be included for the 2-year contract duration in the company defined contribution pension scheme.

There will also be opportunities for the successful candidate to apply for and transition into a (Line Set-Up Operator) role where you essentially run your packaging line, and this will come with an additional 20% base salary increase

• The shift pattern is Days – 7am to 3pm Mon to Thurs and 7am to 2pm on Friday.
• Evenings – 3pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 2pm to 9pm on Friday
• There is also a possibility that on occasion if there are significant increases in production that they might need to implement a 3rd night shift and if so, the shift premium will increase to 33.33%

Successful applications are required to be available for the night shift and this is a pre-requisite.

Chemical Manufacturing Operator Description:

• The job requires the manufacturing operator to be flexible and have the ability to maintain focus whilst under pressure.
• It is essential that manufacturing operator is coming from a high-volume manufacturing background with a minimum of 2 years direct experience in a high-speed high volume manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing operator should be able to multitask and solve problems that arise in the warehouse. The job requires these problems to be resolved quickly and efficient.
• The successful manufacturing operator should have the ability to work on their own initiative.

The successful Manufacturing Operator will possess:

• At least 2 years high volume experience is required.
• Excellent communications are essential for the job.
• Manufacturing operator must be able to multitask and have a proven track record.
• Be a good problem solver.
• Experience in FMCG, Drinks, Food, and Chemical, Pharma or Semi-Conductor industries is an absolute advantage.
• Team player attitude is essential.

Do you have 2+ years’ experience in high volume automated manufacturing ?

Are you Eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship ?

Are you open to working 2 and 3 cycle shift work if and when required