Chemical Process Operator

Salary: Attractive Salary + Benefits Package

Job Reference: JOB-90400

Published: 24-06-2026

Duration: Permanent

Expiry Date: 22-07-2026

Country: United Kingdom

Chemical Process Operator
Attractive Salary + Benefits Package
Mon - Wed & Thurs - Sat Days (Rotating Shift)
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Are you an experienced process operator with a background in chemical manufacturing or industrial production? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on environment where safety, quality, and operational excellence are key? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist manufacturing business.

A leading chemical manufacturer is looking to recruit a Chemical Process Operator to support the safe and efficient production of specialist chemical products. Working as part of the Operations team, you will play a key role in manufacturing, processing, and packaging materials used across a range of advanced industries.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and technically driven environment, contributing to both production performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out manufacturing activities in line with batch instructions, operating procedures, and quality requirements.
• Operating and monitoring plant equipment used across production, drying, and packaging processes.
• Monitoring process conditions and identifying operational issues, escalating or troubleshooting where required.
• Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to prioritise workloads and maintain production schedules.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing operational efficiency and maintaining high safety standards.
• Completing accurate production documentation, equipment logs, and reporting any incidents or process deviations.

What You'll Need:

• Previous experience within chemical manufacturing, production, or a related industrial environment.
• Basic IT proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office / Office 365.
• Understanding of the safe handling of hazardous chemicals and industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to work accurately and follow detailed operating procedures.
• Strong teamwork skills with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous experience within fine chemical, pharmaceutical, or specialist manufacturing environments.

What's on Offer:

• Pension contribution
• Life assurance, critical illness & income protection cover
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to grow within a specialist manufacturing business