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Exciting Opportunity: Process Operator

Are you ready to join an industry-leading company that stands at the forefront of innovation, quality, and efficiency? With over 90 years of experience, this company is a pioneer in providing high-strength, lightweight, and fatigue-resistant products made from the world's most advanced composite materials. They are currently seeking a dedicated Process Operator to become an integral part of their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference, in an environment that fosters growth, learning, and excellence.

What You Will Do:

- Handle raw materials, ensuring their proper delivery and setup for work streams.

- Accurately place cut material shapes into various tools including preform, moulding vac form, composite, and steel tooling.

- Safely load tools, laminates, and preforms into compression presses, ovens, or autoclaves.

- Carry out finishing and assembly of composite components.

- Manage the packing and labelling of finished products.

- Perform lay-up of composite materials and operate presses.

- Accurately record production data as required.

What You Will Bring:

- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

- Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Experience in a manufacturing or production setting, particularly within the composites or defence industries, is highly desirable.

- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new skills.

Company Contribution & Industry Information:

This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that is not just a leader in the defence sector but also a pioneer in commercial composites, serving industries such as medical, transport, aerospace, and energy. The Process Operator will play a crucial role in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence, delivering products that are up to 50% lighter than equivalent steel products while meeting the specific requirements of customers across various sectors.

Location:

This position is based at the company's state-of-the-art facility in Coventry, renowned for its cutting-edge armour design and military vehicle integration capabilities.

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and making a difference. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow with a company that is shaping the future of the industry.

Apply now to become the next Process Operator and embark on a rewarding career journey!

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We are looking for a dedicated process operator to join a leading chemical manufacturing team near Accrington. This is an exciting time to be joining a progressive company, who is committed to investing in the future of the company, and the site! You will become part of an operating shift team, working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, alternating between two days and two nights.

As a process operator , you will play an important role in safely and efficiently running chemical and manufacturing processes. Working closely with a skilled shift team, you will help monitor and control product performance and quality to keep everything running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

As a process operator , your main duties will include:

• Preparing plant and equipment for the safe introduction of process materials and achieving process specifications by starting up the plant and adjusting operating conditions.
• Strictly following all company safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Monitoring, maintaining, and adjusting process parameters to ensure optimal operation.
• Sampling, testing, and confirming the quality of process streams and finished products.
• Completing required documentation and ensuring proper handling, packaging, labelling, storage, and receipt of all raw materials and finished goods.
• Safely shut down plant and equipment during process stoppages, making sure everything is left in a safe condition.
• As the process operator , you will be required to take part in training programmes and supporting the development of other team members.

What We're Looking For

To succeed as a process operator , you should have:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
• Prior experience in an industrial or process manufacturing environment.
• Good communication, listening, and teamwork skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Process Operations and Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck licence is desirable.

If you are looking to build a career as a process operator with a company that values growth, teamwork, and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Shift Process Operator – Gas storage

Excellent salary on offer + generous benefits package

Farnham, Hampshire

MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Process Operator to work at an onshore gas storage plant near Farnham in Hampshire. The Process Operator will be responsible for monitoring and carrying out routine operations ensuring maximum efficiency of plant and assisting the shift supervisor with daily reporting.

As the Process Operator you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and operating a gas storage plant via SCADA
• Routine chemical testing, inventory management and completing plant reports
• Liaise with the engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure maximum availability of plant by fault finding and updating the CMMS
• Following Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and colleagues
• Keeping the plant tidy and clean, applying good housekeeping standards

To be considered for this role you should have:

• At least 3 years experience operating a plant in a similar industry (Oil and gas, Power generation, Chemical production, or wastewater treatment)
• Strong Health and Safety understanding for yourself and others, NEBOSH or IOSH is ideal but not essential
• The willingness to work 12-hour shifts
• Extensive experience with SCADA and CMMS systems
• Ideally a relevant engineering qualification e.g NVQ/C&G/ONC is ideal but not essential

This is an exciting opportunity to join a site that contributes to balancing gas supply and demand across the UK. The role comes with a competitive salary plus a generous benefits package which includes a competitive pension, income protection and private medical.

Process Operator – Career Growth & Excellent Benefits
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £32,500 – £34,500 (rising after full training)
Shifts: Rotating Days & Nights, Monday to Friday 

We’re recruiting for a reputable and well-established manufacturing business in Doncaster that is expanding its operations and seeking a committed Process Operator . This is an opportunity to join a stable employer that values its people, offers excellent training, and rewards dedication with competitive pay, overtime rates, and long-term progression prospects.

• Competitive pay package, with increases on completion of training

• Paid overtime at time and a half after 40 hours

• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Opportunity to earn additional performance bonuses

• Secure, long-term role with a supportive team environment

This is a varied and hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for:

• Operating plant machinery to manufacture products to exact production standards

• Performing in-process quality checks and basic laboratory testing (e.g., pH, viscosity)

• Receiving, checking, and correctly storing raw materials

• Packaging and dispatching finished products to customer specifications

• Maintaining site organisation and assisting with maintenance when required

• Working in line with strict Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures

• Experience operating plant or production equipment in a manufacturing environment

• High attention to detail and solid numerical skills

• Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and reliable

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

• Forklift truck licence and/or basic lab testing skills (desirable)

If you’re looking for a secure, well-paid role in a company that will invest in your skills and career, this position offers the training, variety, and stability you’ve been searching for. Apply now to secure your interview.

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Process Operators, Bridge of Allan, 13.93 per hour plus overtime

We are looking for people of all backgrounds to join our established Production Team in Bridge of Allan covering various tasks & duties in a Production Operator role.

As a Production Operator you will be tasked with:

• Getting involved with all aspects of the manufacturing process
• Overseeing machine process
• Replenishing raw materials
• Carrying out quality checks and tests
• Recording production data
• Packing finished goods
• General housekeeping

What you can expect:

• A full-time ongoing contract with a competitive pay rate of 13.93 per hour
• Opportunity to work regular overtime at great rates
• A continental shift pattern offering excellent work / life balance - work less than 6 months of the year
• Investment in training & development
• Opportunity of permanent contract and career progression

What we're looking for:

• A solid work history and a can-do enthusiastic approach to work
• Experience of working within a fast-paced production environment or transferable skills from another industry
• Ability to thrive in an active, fast paced environment whilst delivering high standards of work

If you're interested in working for a well-respected business then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

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Process Operator, Workington

Adecco is pleased to be partnering with our client in Workington to recruit a permanent Process Operator. Our client is a leading global chemical manufacturing company, renowned for innovation and excellence in their field.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 39 hours per week, following an attractive shift pattern that includes both 12-hour day and night shifts.

Example Shift Pattern includes:

4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 12 off this will include some weekends.

Purpose of the role

To control, monitor and adjust equipment and processes to meet production targets. To report and investigate deviations from normal operating conditions, dealing with basic process upsets.

Technical:

• Prepare to start up, start up, monitor and maintain, handover and complete / shutdown a process
• Maintain product quality
• Prepare process materials according to instructions
• Manage materials into and between production stages
• Separate and dispose of by-products and waste as appropriate
• Clean and prepare items of plant and equipment
• Prepare work areas for maintenance
• Maintain the condition of engineering assets report equipment and materials defects to supervision.
• To carry out analytical testing to ensure product integrity as and when required
• Complete all documentation to the required standard
• Maintain area housekeeping and 5S status

Compliance:

• To understand the Major Accident Prevention Policy / Plan (MAPP) and Safety and Environment Management Systems.
• To comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements.
• Where applicable, to inspect before use, and use correctly, the plant equipment, machinery and personal protective equipment provided, and take corrective action within your competency level and report to line management any defects identified.
• To report all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
• To act in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
• Not to use any new equipment or carry out any modification or change of process or system of work, without first ensuring that adequate assessment and authorisation has been carried out through the Management of Change procedure.
• Where appropriate, to only undertake work for which you have been appropriately trained.
• In the event of an abnormal situation or emergency, to carry out the necessary actions to ensure your own safety and that of others, in accordance with the site Emergency
• Procedures, and to be available to be part of the Emergency Response Team in line with your training, specialist skills and Departmental expertise.
• Where necessary, stop processes safely where HSE is critically compromised.

Role specific:

• Participate in Process Hazard Assessments studies (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA studies)
• Participate in risk assessments and incident root cause investigations
• Contribute to writing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comply with electrical and fire safety procedures
• Comply with manual handling procedures

Business Improvement:

• Active participation in continuous improvement and other lean manufacturing initiatives
• Participation in problem solving
• To take responsibility for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business - to target full flexibility and versatility to be able to work across all teams and processes.
• To assist in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
• To exercise autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

What are we looking for?

• We are seeking candidates with prior experience in a process operation role. While experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred, it is not essential.
• We require a candidate who has solid health & safety experience.

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Our client, based in Houghton Le Spring, iscurrently undergoing significant investment to increase capacity and install world leading environmental controls. As a result, they are currently recruiting Process Operators to join the team, working in various locations within the facility.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Must be safety focussed, demonstrate good safety behaviours and be comfortable to raise safety concerns should they arise.
• Experience of working with chemicals and COSHH would be an advantage. Must be comfortable wearing PPE including a full face mask when required (no facial hair permitted).
• Required to operate various critical processes including i) impregnation and drying plant, ii) thermal processing equipment and iii) onsite effluent treatment facility.
• Required to perform in line testing on manufactured product and quality assurance checks.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping on production equipment and within production areas.
• Running Machines and working from specifications.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years demonstrable manufacturing experience as a process operator.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent NVQ.
• Forklift license would be desirable but not essential as training will be given.

Benefits:

Ourclient is offering a competitive rate of pay in addition to other employee benefits.

The company offers the following additional benefits.

• Company pension scheme (4% employee contribution/ 8% employer contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 4% of annual salary
• Death in Service benefit at 4 times annual salary
• Competitive holiday package

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• Helping run production smoothly, safely, and accurately by following process instructions, SOPs, GMP standards, and health & safety rules.
• Carrying out tasks like dispensing, manufacturing, filling, and packing as per the guidelines.
• Setting up equipment and making sure the right tools are ready before starting production.
• Keeping equipment and work areas in good shape and reporting any issues or faults.
• Filling out all paperwork correctly and on time, following SOPs and data integrity rules.
• Being flexible and able to work across different production areas.
• Following all safety guidelines, including risk assessments and COSHH data sheets
• Sticking to company policies, including quality standards and health & safety rules.
• Doing daily checks to make sure everything meets GMP, HSE, and 6S standards.

• Experience in manufacturing or production—pharma experience is a plus.
• Good understanding of GMP in a production setting.
• Comfortable using IT tools like MS Office and network systems.
• Able to follow written instructions like SOPs and manuals.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Can work well on your own and as part of a team.
• Open to working shifts (24/16/8 hour patterns) and able to solve problems and document clearly.
• Chemistry qualification is nice to have but not essential.

Process Operators, Bridge of Allan, 13.93 per hour plus overtime

We are looking for people of all backgrounds to join our established Production Team in Bridge of Allan covering various tasks & duties in a Production Operator role.

As a Production Operator you will be tasked with:

• Getting involved with all aspects of the manufacturing process
• Overseeing machine process
• Replenishing raw materials
• Carrying out quality checks and tests
• Recording production data
• Packing finished goods
• General housekeeping

What you can expect:

• A full-time ongoing contract with a competitive pay rate of 13.93 per hour
• Opportunity to work regular overtime at great rates
• A continental shift pattern offering excellent work / life balance - work less than 6 months of the year
• Investment in training & development
• Opportunity of permanent contract and career progression

What we're looking for:

• A solid work history and a can-do enthusiastic approach to work
• Experience of working within a fast-paced production environment or transferable skills from another industry
• Ability to thrive in an active, fast paced environment whilst delivering high standards of work

If you're interested in working for a well-respected business then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

We will be in touch quickly to have a chat and book you in for a tour of the site! If you like what you see we can move quickly to get you started on this long term career option!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.