Chemical Process Operator

Chemical Process Operator
Attractive Salary + Benefits Package
Mon - Wed & Thurs - Sat | Days (Rotating Shift)
Suffolk

Are you an experienced process operator with a background in chemical manufacturing or industrial production? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on environment where safety, quality, and operational excellence are key? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist manufacturing business.

A leading chemical manufacturer is looking to recruit a Chemical Process Operator to support the safe and efficient production of specialist chemical products. Working as part of the Operations team, you will play a key role in manufacturing, processing, and packaging materials used across a range of advanced industries.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and technically driven environment, contributing to both production performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out manufacturing activities in line with batch instructions, operating procedures, and quality requirements.

Operating and monitoring plant equipment used across production, drying, and packaging processes.

Monitoring process conditions and identifying operational issues, escalating or troubleshooting where required

Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to prioritise workloads and maintain production schedules

Supporting continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing operational efficiency and maintaining high safety
standards.
Completing accurate production documentation, equipment logs, and reporting any incidents or process deviations.

What You’ll Need:

Previous experience within chemical manufacturing, production, or a related industrial environment.

Basic IT proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office / Office 365.

Understanding of the safe handling of hazardous chemicals and industrial safety procedures.

Ability to work accurately and follow detailed operating procedures.

Strong teamwork skills with a proactive and flexible approach.

Desirable

Experience:

Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
Previous experience within fine chemical, pharmaceutical, or specialist manufacturing environments.

What’s on

Offer:

Pension contribution
Life assurance, critical illness & income protection cover
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Opportunity to grow within a specialist manufacturing business