SNF is the world’s leading polyacrylamide manufacturer, supplying a range of flocculants for the Industrial & Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Oilfield markets.
To support our succession planning in conjunction with our aggressive growth period and increase in activities within operations, a great opportunity has arisen for a Process Operator to join our Production team, operating on an Upper Tier COMAH production facility in Billingham.
The main purpose of the role is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the chemical manufacturing plant, adhering to the Company’s established operating policies and procedures.
The post holder will also have the responsibility for carrying out their own in-process testing and problem solving to maximise productivity & continuous improvement.
This role will report into the Process Supervisor and will follow a 12-hour day/night shift pattern, Monday to Saturday morning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operate daily tasks in a safe manner, following all company policies and procedures.
2. Perform startups, operation, and shutdowns of the manufacturing plant from the control room Distributed Control System (DCS).
3. Ensure products meet all quality specifications and carry out any in-process testing.
4. Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site.
5. Continuously monitor and inspect all key process points, looking for any abnormality and taking appropriate action as required.
6. Accurately record all relevant activities.
7. Stay up to date with all training requirements as identified in the job holder's training plan.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience required:
1. Minimum - GCSE (Grades A-C/9-4) in Maths, English and a Science subject (or equivalent).
2. A recognised Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Chemical Processes or similar (preferred).
3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
4. Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting capability.
5. Ability to pass and attain forklift truck certification.
6. Previous experience working with Distributed Control System (preferred).
7. Can learn and work effectively with the plants Distributed Control System.
8. Proficient IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Outlook.
9. Ability to work on own initiative and attention to detail is essential.
Competencies required:
1. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to apply problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
3. Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.
4. Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
1. Salary £34,400 plus 18% Shift Allowance per annum.
2. Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
3. 12% Non-contributory Pension Scheme.
4. Life Assurance & Group Income Protection.
5. 25 days holiday plus statutory days.
6. Long Service holiday accrual scheme.
7. Holiday purchase scheme.
8. Free on-site parking.
9. Cycle Scheme.
10. Free fruit.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £40,592.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme.
Benefits:
* Additional leave.
* Company pension.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free parking.
* Life insurance.
* Sick pay.
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Billingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required).
Experience:
* Manufacturing: 3 years (required).
Licence/Certification:
* Permanent Right to Work in the UK (required).
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 20/11/2024
Reference ID: SNFEXT24
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