Process Operator
We are seeking dedicated and adaptable individuals for a field-based Operator position. This Operator role involves working in a physically demanding and challenging environment, where processes may change at short notice. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic settings and quickly adapt to new procedures.
This is a 2 year fixed term contract although the majority are taken on full time during this period
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with company Health and Safety policies and relevant regulations.
- Monitor, maintain, and start up plant operations efficiently, adhering to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Report any events or incidents that may affect process continuity to the Lead Operator or Shift Manager.
- Participate in housekeeping and emergency response as part of the second response team.
- Conduct Total Preventative Maintenance checks and resolve issues promptly.
- Correctly sort waste according to company environmental policies.
- Support the Lead Operator in achieving production targets with maximum efficiency.
- Perform tasks during scheduled downtimes and maintain department installations, machines, and tools.
- Industrial Cleaning such as HP water jetting
- Assist the Lead Operator in maintaining, restarting, or modifying production conditions.
- Occasionally perform higher-level tasks if required.
Candidate Profile:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant discipline (desirable)
- Experience in continuous manufacturing processes (desirable)
- Experience in the paper and/or power industry (advantageous)
- Quick learner with the ability to apply new knowledge effectively
- Excellent team worker with the ability to work independently
- Flexible and highly committed
- Industrial Cleaning
- Computer literate
Further Information:
Shift Pattern:
- 12-hour shifts: 2 days (6am-6pm) and 2 nights (6pm-6am) followed by 6 days off.
- Continuous shift pattern throughout the year.
This position is advertised with the clients permission