Chemical Process Operator
Meridian Business Support
Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist manufacturing business in Tarvin for a Chemical Process Operator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a STEM, engineering, chemistry or technical background who is looking to develop a long-term career within a highly skilled manufacturing environment. Joining a friendly team of nine production professionals, you will receive full training in specialist processes and have genuine opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and responsibilities over time.
As a Chemical Process Operator, you will support manufacturing and finishing operations, ensuring components are prepared, processed and inspected to the highest standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Unpacking, inspecting, jigging and masking components before processing
- Removing processed parts, cleaning finished components and carrying out quality checks
- Assisting with the maintenance of chemical tanks, additives and filtration systems
- Supporting experienced technicians with day-to-day production activities
- Machining finished components and completing final inspections
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
Following your initial training, you will be taught specialist duties including:
- Daily process and equipment checks
- Loading and unloading treatment tanks
- Preparing and maintaining chemical solutions
- pH testing and chemical analysis
- Monitoring production quality and maintaining process records
- Assisting with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
To be successful as a Chemical Process Operator, you will ideally have:
- An interest in engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, mechanical maintenance or other STEM-related subjects
- A practical and hands-on approach to work
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new technical skills
This role could suit candidates who have worked as a Production Operative, Process Technician, Manufacturing Operative, Engineering Technician, Technical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant or Mechanical Maintenance Assistant.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Alternative working patterns may be considered for candidates with the right skills and experience
- Weekend duties required once fully trained, typically one weekend in four
- Weekend work generally involves 2 to 5 hours on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- Occasional Bank Holiday cover may be required
Benefits
- £13.50 per hour starting rate
- Weekly pay
- Immediate start available
- Full training and development programme
- Progression into specialist technical duties
- Discretionary production bonus scheme after 3 months
- Supportive small-team environment
- Stable, ongoing temporary opportunity
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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