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 skillsPrevious experience within manufacturing, production, engineering, chemical processing, laboratory environments, quality inspection or technical operations would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be provided.
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 opportunityPlease note that due to the semi-rural location of the site in Tarvin, public transport can be limited, particularly at weekends. Access to your own transport is therefore highly advantageous.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy
Salary description
£13.50 - £13.50 per hour