Shift Process Technician
Company
Location
Leek, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
5/15/2025
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Description
Vacancy Number: req4915
Location: Leek
Location Address:
Barnfield Road
Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5QJ
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 02/06/2025
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Shift Process Technician at our Leek site, to run a process plant and coordinate all operations requirements within production areas to ensure that the production schedule is kept on target.
You will be responsible for monitoring plant equipment performance and taking corrective action when breakdown occurs, in accordance with relevant procedures.
Who We’re Looking For
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
As a Shift Process Technician, you will be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter. The shift pattern rotates between 12hour day/night shifts on a 5-week cycle.
As part of your role, you will be operating a range of complex process plants (including high hazard plants) to the agreed standards by following site procedures and instructions. You will be expected to effectively plan and organise your work and materials during your shift.
Other Duties Include
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Location: Leek
Location Address:
Barnfield Road
Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5QJ
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 02/06/2025
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Shift Process Technician at our Leek site, to run a process plant and coordinate all operations requirements within production areas to ensure that the production schedule is kept on target.
You will be responsible for monitoring plant equipment performance and taking corrective action when breakdown occurs, in accordance with relevant procedures.
Who We’re Looking For
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
- You will be a team player although you will also be comfortable working on an individual basis
- Good communication skills
- You will be an effective problem solver, able to identify and analyse problems quickly and you will have a high level of attention to detail
- You will be able to work flexibly and be capable of organising your workload as the situation dictates
- You must be computer literate
- Experience of working on a chemical site is advantageous
- A forklift truck (counterbalance) license is advantageous
- Ideally, you will be City & Guilds qualified in Process Operations, hold an NVQ level 2 in Process Operations, or be qualified to higher education
As a Shift Process Technician, you will be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter. The shift pattern rotates between 12hour day/night shifts on a 5-week cycle.
As part of your role, you will be operating a range of complex process plants (including high hazard plants) to the agreed standards by following site procedures and instructions. You will be expected to effectively plan and organise your work and materials during your shift.
Other Duties Include
- Operating a forklift truck vehicle loading/unloading safely and efficiently
- You will be accountable for own health and safety and for those around you who could be affected by your actions
- You will be required to carry out maintenance tasks
- You will be required to carry out agreed in-process testing related to product manufacture
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Access to share plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Generous parental leave
- Retail platform benefits
- Free car parking on Croda sites
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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