Process Operator in Neath

Responsibilities

• Understand and consistently comply with all safety, health and environmental standards (behavioural and machine) on site and in your own work area.
• Fully run all operations in the allocated area to deliver the agreed production plan and achieve KPI targets while complying with all standard operating procedures.
• Accurately record, track and monitor all relevant operational performance data, taking timely corrective actions or escalating if required.
• Participate in operational improvement initiatives and use core TPM methodologies to help identify losses and eliminate them through root‑cause analysis.
• Complete routine basic maintenance tasks (TPM AM steps 1‑3) and changeovers to maximise machine running times, escalating non‑standard equipment conditions.
• Support the team by identifying improvement opportunities and raising issues to the local leadership team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial experience in a production environment where you have demonstrated the above skills or a relevant mechanical, electrical, process or chemical qualification and good understanding of TPM and experience in using basic associated tools and techniques.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy, as well as communication skills in the local language necessary to perform effectively.
• Ability to complete logs, worksheets and record information (including graphically) clearly and legibly.
• Ability to effectively express yourself to colleagues at all levels to explain work situations and issues and to understand both written and verbal instructions.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to use e‑mail, and manage all processes and procedures through electronic systems.
• Demonstrated capability of working in a production environment that requires a disciplined, ordered approach with careful attention to standards of work and personal behaviour.
• Relevant experience in Assistant Process Operator role within Ecolab.
• Good understanding of TPM and use of basic associated tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Investment in your training, development, and qualifications.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 days Bank Holiday.
• 4 % Flexible Benefits Allowance – a wide range of benefits (extended to families) that can be used as a salary increase.
• Pension with 7 % Employer Contribution and 4 × annual salary Life Insurance benefits.
• Opportunity to purchase company shares.
• A long‑term career within a business that recognises talent to progress, including global opportunities.
• Plan and manage your schedule in a flexible, independent work environment.
• Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use.
• Long‑term career path in sales, corporate accounts, or leadership.
• Paid training program that includes job shadowing, e‑learning modules, structured field activities, and customised classroom‑style training.
• After training is complete, grow your income as you drive sales in your market.

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.