Chemical Process Operator

GPW Recruitment are currently recruitment for a Chemical Process Operator for our client based in Northwich. This job is perfect for somebody looking for job security as our client has a good strong order book and is currently expanding.

As the Chemical Process Operator, your duties will include:

• Operating process vessels, pumps and other process plant equipment
• Following batch sheets and other company procedures
• Identifying correct raw materials and batch numbers for batch mixing
• Ensuring batch sheets are completed accurately
• Weighing and measuring out raw materials required
• Converting different units of measure (kg, litres, specific gravity etc.)
• Operating manufacturing equipment to ensure production of batches is carried out on time and in a safe manner
• Packaging of hazardous finished product in accordance with packing instructions
• Undertaking all work activity with due care and attention to Health & safety and company safety procedures
• Ensuring that at all times both your own work and that of colleagues is carried out in a safe, controlled and efficient manner.
• Following plant housekeeping procedures
• Acting as a member of the emergency response team

Essential Skills & Experience for the Chemical Process Operator:

• Good levels of numeracy and literacy
• GCSE level educational qualifications or equivalent (minimum of 5 grades A-C)
• Previous experience handling hazardous chemicals is essential
• Previous experience of manual or semi-automated processing operations in an industrial or heavy engineering environment
• Counter balance fork lift licence is preferred but not essential
• Control room experience is preferred but not essential
• C&G or equivalent to level 2 process plant operations
• Previous experience of working on a Top Tier COMAH site a preferred but not essential
• Computer literacy required
• Must be able to work in a team and individually
• Flexibility in working hours /shifts
• Physically fit

This position is currently working on a 24/5 operation, however there may be the opportunity to go on to a 24/7 shift operation during 2017.

If you are interested in the Chemical Process Operator position, please apply now.