Production Operator - Chemicals

Shift Production Operator



Accrington, Lancashire (commutable from North Manchester, Preston and surrounding areas)



Salary £27,000 + shift allowance



Permanent



Hours - 40 hours per week on an 8 hour, 3-shift rota (06:00am-14:00pm, 14:00pm - 22:00pm, and 22:00pm - 06:00am).



A driver's licence with access to a car will likely be needed as site is difficult to get to



Permanent



SRG is working with a global manufacturer of industrial speciality chemicals who are currently looking to add to their production team as they look to manufacture on a 24/7 basis towards the start of 2026. The role would suit someone with a background in chemistry, chemical engineering or an industrial process operator background. Applications are encouraged from chemistry graduates who would be interested in working in an industrial manufacturing environment. There is a clear progression plan in place once new starters are up to speed with the technology.



Role Description



Working as part of a shift team with chemical reactors in a manufacturing environment

Interpreting batch sheet instructions are followed, and health and safety procedures are adhered to

Sampling and weighing various potentially harmful raw materials

Oporating and monitoring reactors to set conditions

Working closely with the quality team to process samples

Keeping detailed records of batchesRequirements



Degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or relevant industrial experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to work with minimal supervision while following written instructions effectively

Fit and healthy enough to work in a manual manufacturing environment

Willing to work a rotating shift pattern

Driver's licence and access to a vehicle

Full right to work in the UK



If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed) If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.



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Keywords: Process, reactor, manufacturing, valves, chemicals, chemical, valve, polymers, materials, health and safety, coatings, adhesives



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