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Location: Wigan Salary: £32217.12 - £35081.28 per annum + Bupa, Pension, Gym
Sector: Engineering, Manufacturing Type: Permanent
Contact: Conor Hayes

Do you have experience as a Chemical Operative, Process Operative or Mixing Operative working with hazardous chemicals?

Have you operated a Fork-Lift Truck before?

Our client is a growing Chemical Manufacturer with strong expansion plans and some exciting new products being developed for a range of sectors.

We have a Permanent opportunity to join the business as a Chemical Process Operative within their Production department.

You'll receive extensive training over the course of 12 weeks, working closely with Production Supervisors and a team of Process Operatives before becoming a fully established operative yourself and can then safely and efficiently carry out the below duties:

  • You will carry out batch manufacture of their product range.
  • You will carry out the retrieving, weighing, mixing, and reacting of chemical ingredients.
  • You will work from detailed instructions, specifications, and formulation batch sheets.
  • You will operate a Fork-Lift Truck (FLT) where needed.
  • You will keep accurate records in a timely manner.
  • You will ensure compliance to Health & Safety and Quality standards.

Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a Chemical Operative / Mixing Operative position.
  • Experience working with Hazardous materials / chemicals.
  • Fork-Lift Truck (FLT) licence (can renew if expired).
  • Experience in a COMAH site and working to HAZOP/DSEAR regulations advantageous.


Location - Wigan

Shift - 3 Different Patterns

Days - Mon-Fri 6am-4pm - £12.50 per hour

Weekend Days - Fri-Sun 6am-6pm - £17.21 per hour

Weekend Nights - Fri-Sun 6pm-6am - £18.74 per hour

Note: 12 weeks training is required, which is paid at a rate of £12 per hour.


Benefits - 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + BUPA healthcare + Pension (5% EE / 3% ER), on-site gym.

APPLY NOW! Feel free to contact Conor on 0161 839 5353 or conor@emp-sol.com