Chemical Plant Controller position paying up to £56,376.25 a great benefits package! Working with a global Chemical Manufacturer based in the Runcorn area of Cheshire.

Salary and Benefits of the Chemical Plant Controller

• Annual Salary between £54,607.99 - £56,376.25


• 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays


• Private Medical Insurance


• Company Pension Scheme (up to 9% Employer Contribution)


• Life Assurance Policy

The Role of Chemical Plant Controller

As the Chemical Plant Controller, you are responsible for the day-to-day safety, operating and environmental performance of EPS and associated logistics operations (planning, receipting and offloading) and sampling (in plant streams).

Working under the supervision and direction of the Operating Plant Manager, they will ensure the area is optimised and maintenance activities are carried out to meet site requirements.

The role is a predominantly days-based role, working Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, however this role is used for long-term relief and would fluctuate between days and a shift-based role working 4 on, 8 off 12-hour shifts (mixture of days and nights).

Key Responsibilities

• Control and operation of Storage and Offloading to meet business requirements and demand on site.


• Continuously improve assets performance and ensure that the plant is operated and maintained to the optimum so that it is a reliable and cost effective for the site and manufacturing unit.


• Issuing Permits to Work.


• Oversee permitry, general Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work for the Plants and associated areas (switch rooms, buildings etc.)


• Taking of in process samples.


• Preparation for maintenance activities including isolation and decontamination of the plant.


• Support the OPM to coordinate planned task events and shutdowns.


• Supporting CI projects locally and across site

Essential Criteria for the Chemical Plant Controller

• Level 3 in Plant or Process Operations (or a related Science-based field


• Prior experience of first-hand issuing of Permits to Work.


• Experience of working within Chemical Manufacturing on an Upper-Tier COMAH


• Previous experience of working with ISO Tanks.


• Experience of working within Process Control Systems (DCS / PLC Systems).


• Hands on experience of spanner working within Tanker Offloading.


• FLT License (Counterbalance).


• Ability to work

How to Apply for the role of Chemical Plant Controller

To apply for the role of please submit your CV direct for review and apply direct via the E3 Recruitment website.