Shift Process Operator

Shift Process Operator

Location: West Thurrock, Essex
Salary: 43,331.60 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off (2 Days, 2 Nights)
Holiday: 17.5 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Process Operator on behalf of a well-established chemical manufacturing company based in West Thurrock. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regulated production environment where safety, quality, and operational excellence are paramount.

Essential Requirement

Applicants must have previous experience working with chlorine and/or hold recognised chlorine training. Candidates without chlorine experience or chlorine-related training will not be considered for this position.

The Role

As a Shift Process Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a computer-controlled chemical manufacturing process. Working as part of a shift team, you will monitor plant performance, carry out operational checks, and ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor computer-controlled production processes.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust settings and set points as required.
• Read and interpret plant instrumentation and process data.
• Carry out the manual operation of valves, pumps, and associated plant equipment.
• Take product samples for laboratory analysis and perform routine on-site testing where required.
• Manage the loading and unloading of road tankers and oversee goods inwards and outwards activities.
• Operate forklift trucks where authorised and trained.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and operational records.
• Carry out routine housekeeping, cleaning, filter changes, and basic maintenance activities.
• Package and store finished products in line with company procedures.
• Manage waste streams safely and in accordance with environmental requirements.
• Report plant issues, equipment faults, and safety concerns promptly.
• Conduct detailed shift handovers to ensure effective communication between teams.
• Ensure full compliance with site health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a chemical manufacturing, process, or industrial production environment.
• Experience working with chlorine or formal chlorine training is essential.
• Knowledge of process plant operations and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret process information and instrumentation.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental procedures within a hazardous process environment.
• Experience with tanker loading/unloading operations is advantageous.
• Forklift Truck licence would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a shift team.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently when required.

Pin Point Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. If you have the required chlorine experience or chlorine training and are looking for your next challenge within the chemical process industry, we would like to hear from you.