Production Operator

We are seeking a Production Operator to join an automated production plant based in Manchester on a 6-month contract with a leading global energy and petrochemicals enterprise, operating across more than 90 countries worldwide.

This organisation manages the full spectrum of the energy value chain—spanning upstream exploration, production of oil, natural gas, and LNG, all the way to downstream refining, petrochemical manufacturing, and global marketing.

• Operate and monitor automated plant production systems per company procedures, including SCADA
• Execute loading/unloading tasks using FLT and road tanker systems
• Collaborate with multiple departments—via telephone, email, and face-to-face—to support production flow
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Follow detailed SOPs and adhere to operational controls
• Provide a customer-focused mindset and flexible approach to tasks
• Operate independently with minimal supervision and adapt to additional cross-department duties

• Experience operating automated production systems; SCADA experience advantageous
• Proficient with FLTs and road tanker operations
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with digital control systems
• Excellent communication, organisational skills, and flexibility
• Detail-oriented, with excellent housekeeping and quality standards
• Proven reliability in working and adapting to rotational shift patterns
• Self-reliant with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Production

• Oil and Gas