Chemical plant process operators control machinery that makes chemical products, like paints, cleaning fluids and cosmetics.
£15,000 Starter
to£25,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course, which would give you some of the skills and knowledge needed in the job, for example:
You'll usually need:
You can get into this job through a science manufacturing process operative intermediate apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for jobs. Some employers may ask for GCSEs in maths, English, IT and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications.
You may be asked to take a maths test along with other assessments, and pass a medical at the interview stage.
Previous experience in the manufacturing and processing industries would be an advantage.
A forklift truck certificate may be useful.
You can find more on careers in the chemicals industry from Cogent Skills.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in an office, in a laboratory or at a manufacturing plant.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
With experience, you could move into quality control, lab work, maintenance or shift management.
With further study, you could become a process technician.
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