Process Operator – Xycle Europoort (Full-time)

Xycle; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Solid pension scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Xycle is building a new plant in the Europoort area of Rotterdam to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oil, driving sustainability in the chemical industry.

As a Process Operator on a 5-shift rotation, you will contribute from day one to commissioning, process control, and responsible ownership of plant performance.

The role offers development opportunities, training support, and a solid pension scheme, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Completed VAPRO A or B qualification.
• Willing to obtain VCA and BHV and forklift certificate.
• Proactive mindset and strong team player.
• Experience in the chemical industry is a plus but motivation matters most.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning: participate from day one, assist testing, start-up and fine-tuning of the installation.
• Process control: operate and monitor the pyrolysis installation from control room and field.
• Quality & safety: take samples, perform analyses, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Technical ownership: safeguard technical integrity, perform inspections, resolve first-line disturbances and identify improvements.
• Logistics: assist in loading and unloading trucks.

Skills

VAPRO A/B

VCA

BHV

Forklift certificate

Education

VAPRO A/B qualification

Job description

Xycle is a dynamic company with big ambitions. Will you help us make both industry and society more sustainable? Currently, we are looking for:

Process Operator (5-shift rotation) – Xycle Europoort (Full-time)

Will you help build the plant of the future?
The world is facing a growing plastic waste problem, and the chemical industry needs to transition. At Xycle, we take action. In our brand-new plant in the Europoort area of Rotterdam, we convert plastic waste into high-quality pyrolysis oil. In doing so, we close the loop and significantly reduce the use of fossil resources.

Our plant is currently under construction, with commissioning starting at the end of this year. This is the moment to join. Are you a driven operator who is not afraid of a technical challenge and wants to contribute to a more sustainable future? Then we are looking for you.

Your mission as a Process Operator
As an operator at Xycle, you are more than just a "process monitor". You play a key role in the start-up phase and will be a driving force behind the future success of our plant.

What will you do?

• Commissioning: You will be involved from day one. You assist in testing, start-up and fine-tuning of the installation. You will learn the plant inside out as it is being brought into operation.
• Process control: You operate and monitor our innovative pyrolysis installation from both the control room and the field.
• Quality & safety: You take samples, perform analyses and ensure compliance with strict safety and environmental standards.
• Technical ownership: You safeguard the technical integrity of the plant by carrying out inspections, resolving first-line disturbances and proactively identifying process improvements.
• Logistics: You are involved in loading and unloading trucks.

Who are you?

We are not looking for people who simply "keep things running," but for hands-on professionals with a strong sense of ownership.

• You have completed a VAPRO A or B qualification.
• You hold (or are willing to obtain) VCA, BHV and a forklift certificate.
• You have a proactive mindset and a pioneering attitude. You are motivated to help shape a new installation and see unexpected situations as an opportunity to develop your technical skills.
• You are communicative and a strong team player.
• Experience in the chemical industry is a plus, but your motivation and drive are key.

What does Xycle offer?

Working at an innovative pioneer in circular technology means your impact is visible from day one. We offer an environment where you can actively contribute to building a more sustainable future.

• Salary: A gross monthly salary between €3,050 and €3,800 (based on full-time employment and depending on experience).
• Development: We support your growth by facilitating required certifications as well as additional training aligned with your ambitions and our development.
• Benefits: 25 vacation days, travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.

About Xycle
Xycle is a young and ambitious organisation. Our first plant in Rotterdam serves as the blueprint for a global transformation in plastic recycling.
We are technically driven, pragmatically organised, and united by one goal: making circularity possible.