Skilled Operator

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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at

We are now looking for a Skilled Operator for our Operations Manufacturing business unit.

Operations unit strengthens Kemira’s operational backbone by optimizing supply chain performance and driving cost efficiency. The unit supports business growth across all segments, enabling business units to focus on delivering their commercial strategies. Manufacturing organization in the Operations unit ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable production of chemical solutions that meet customer needs across industries. The unit is responsible for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards in Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality.

Manufacturing plays a key role in driving performance, innovation, and collaboration across global sites.

As a Skilled Operator you will be based at our Ellesmere Port site working a 24/7 annualised hours shift pattern .

• Operating and maintaining the production equipment, following operating procedures and operating a chemical process to ISO
  9001, 14001 and 18001 standards.
• Providing planned and unplanned maintenance support.
• Carrying out in-process adjustments alongside repairing and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Assisting in production operations as required so a flexible approach to teamwork will be key to your success.

• An electrical qualification (strongly preferred), a mechanical qualification will also be considered. Ideally gained through an apprenticeship, together with production or operational experience in an industrial environment, preferably within the chemical industry.
• A good level of computer literacy.
• Experience using maintenance management systems; preferably with knowledge of SAP.
• A counterbalance forklift license.
• MEWPs and PASMA certifications would be advantageous.
• Experience with Siemens hardware and programming and/or PLC/SCADA systems would be an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

• An attractive salary and benefits package including a discretionary bonus and attractive pension scheme.
• Challenging, interesting, and varying tasks with training and development within the role allowing you to develop your expertise and grow professionally.
• A company culture based on Kemira principles:
  Focus on Growth, Collaborate to Succeed, and Deliver Value.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.
• The salary for this role is £39,367 basic, £5,968 contracted overtime and £10,689 disturbance allowance per year.

We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyse pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains.

In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.