Chemical Process Operator

Talent STEM are partnering with a chemicals manufacturing organisation producing high-quality chemical products used across pharmaceuticals, advanced technologies and industrial applications to recruit a Chemical Process Operator for their manufacturing site in Suffolk.

This is a hands-on, site-based production position supporting chemical manufacturing operations across a busy processing environment. The business is recognised for delivering high-quality chemical products and operates within a safety and quality-driven manufacturing environment.

The role would suit somebody currently working as a Chemical Operator, Process Operator, Production Operator or Manufacturing Technician within a chemical, pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing environment who is looking to join a well-established manufacturing operation offering long-term stability and development opportunities.

Key responsibilities

- Operating chemical process plant and manufacturing equipment across production operations

- Following batch manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures accurately

- Monitoring chemical reactions, process conditions and production performance

- Supporting material handling, drying, packaging and downstream processing activities

- Completing production documentation and batch records accurately

- Supporting safe working practices across manufacturing operations

- Assisting with equipment cleaning, maintenance and operational housekeeping activities

- Working closely with production and engineering teams to maintain operational efficiency

- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Candidate profile

- We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

- Experience within chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, industrial processing or related manufacturing environments

- Previous experience operating process equipment or working within a production environment

- Strong awareness of health and safety within manufacturing operations

- Comfortable working around chemicals and industrial processing equipment

- Ability to follow SOPs, batch instructions and production procedures accurately

- Good communication and teamwork skills

Experience within COMAH, chemical processing or regulated manufacturing environments would be advantageous

Candidates with broader manufacturing or production experience and a strong technical mindset are also encouraged to apply.

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern of Monday to Wednesday one week, followed by Thursday to Saturday the next, alternating weekly.

The position is based at a rural manufacturing site in Suffolk, therefore applicants must have access to their own transport as there is no public transport access to site.

Competitive salary, pension and 25 days holiday offered.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM.

Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, clinical, chemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, environmental, waste, biotechnology and medical device sectors