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Chemical Process Operator

Salary Range
£20,467 - £26,234
£1,706 - £2,186 / mo

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Location Base
Birmingham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Chemical Process Operator Requisition ID: 117938 Business Unit: Heatric UK (1105) Location: Birmingham, BIR, United Kingdom, B35 7AD

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We supports the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Joining our team means you’re helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

Role Summary

Operating and maintaining the required production chemical processes in a safe and competent manner

Core Responsibilities

Competent to set up two of the above processes, monitor and maintain performance throughout the shift

Inclusive of daily plant checks, reporting breakdowns or unsafe conditions.

Manage process chemistry to ensure equipment operational parameters are maintained.

Recording of process performance shift logs and plant maintenance documentation.

Product Inspection ensuring process quality is achieved.

Undertake and complete prescribed TPM/PPM tasks as required.

Safety / Processes: - Understanding of risks involved on a chemicals site: compliant with all procedures in order to operate and maintain the production chemical processes in a safe and competent manner 15

Safety / People: Compliant with working practices for all HSE and site regulations

Engage with Continuous Improvement initiatives to support High Performance System activities, especially with regard to 6S standards


Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

Education Level: (Required): Secondary School Education to include a good standard of English and Maths

Field of Study/Area of Experience

2-4 years of experience in within a manufacturing environment - chemical manufacturing or metal processing site

would be advantageous

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List

  • Previous experience within a demanding manufacturing environment, with manual handling experience
  • Experience of monitoring processes, taking action where appropriate, to ensure process runs smoothly during the shift, and quality is maintained

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Manufacturing / Non-Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or

warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.


Parker Meggitt are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business. We strongly believe that building a culture of respect and appreciation, will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chemical Process Operator roles across Meggitt's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,467 - £26,234 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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