Shift Process Operator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
West Thurrock
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Data Acquisition Process Monitoring Quality Control Equipment Operation Forklift Operation MS Office Chemical Process Safety Procedures

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a safety-conscious Shift Process Operator to keep things running smoothly on-site. You’ll play a vital role in overseeing the production process of chemical plant facility by monitoring equipment and ensuring the quality, efficiency and safety of the manufacturing plant. If you’re driven by delivering high-quality work and are ready to take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Purpose of the role

The shift process operator is responsible for overseeing the production process of a chemical plant facility. The goal of a shift process operator is to monitor equipment and improve the quality, efficiency and safety of the manufacturing plant.

Key Accountabilities

  • Use of Data Acquisition software to monitor the condition of process parameters
  • Reading instruments and making adjustments to settings as required
  • Packing and storing finished batches
  • Manual operation of valves, pumps and set points.
  • Taking scheduled samples for lab or on plant self-analysis.
  • Supervision of goods in and out, including loading unloading of road tankers and using forklift trucks.
  • Physical data logging onto paper records for archiving.
  • Some manual work including cleaning and replacing filters etc.
  • Ensure that any problems are reported to the relevant manager/department immediately
  • Ensure that personal protective clothing is worn at all times.
  • Previous chemical process experiences an advantage
  • Attention to detail
  • Good working knowledge of MS office application
  • Ensure that any problems are reported to the relevant manager/department immediately
  • Work in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures
  • Ensure PPE is worn correctly and appropriately
  • Ensure work is always undertaken to the highest standard
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual employment obligations
  • Ensure compliance with our ISO standards
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements at all times
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