Shift Team Leader
Vacancy Number: req5161
Location: Ditton
Location Address:
Foundry Lane, Ditton
Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8UB
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 01/09/2025
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 Team Leader to join our team at our Ditton site.
The role will operate a plant and manage a production shift team. During their shift, the holder of this role is often the most senior person on site responsible for all site operations outside of normal hours.
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.
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You will be a team leader of shift process technicians although you will also be comfortable working on an individual basis
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Good communication skills
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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
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You must be computer literate
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Experience of working on a chemical site is advantageous
- A forklift truck (counterbalance) license is advantageous
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Ideally, you will be City & Guilds qualified in Process Operations, hold an NVQ level 2 in Process Operations, or be qualified to higher education
- Knowledge of SAP is desirable but not essential.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Shift Team Leader, you will be leading 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 rotating cycle.
As part of your role, you will be leading and operating a range of complex process 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:
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Routinely follow written and verbal instructions in order to run the plant(s) safely and efficiently. To be highly visible in encouraging safe behaviour, setting high standards and not tolerating substandard work especially in relation to rule and procedural based violations.
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Understand and identify risks and potential problems and decide on courses of action to rectify or elevate to line management.
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Identify, explain, prioritise and possibly implement ideas for safety and efficiency improvements in area of work. This will sometimes involve multi-disciplinary team working.
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Effectively and accurately communicate with people in the production team and other functions on site (e.g. maintenance, planning & logistics). This will be mainly verbal, e-mail and written.
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Be accountable for own health and safety and for those around them who could be affected by their actions.
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Make routine decisions on plant and site service operations following procedures.
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Effectively plan & organise work and materials on own shift and prepare for oncoming shift in area of responsibility to achieve the site logistics and production plans.
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To train, develop and coach new recruits in their roles. This will include objective setting, appraisals and first line disciplinary action.
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Risk assess relevant activities and advise on risk reduction. Issue permits to work for production plants.
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To carry out agreed analytical testing.
- To identify and deal with emergency situations and follow emergency procedures. This could involve direct liaison with the emergency services and regulatory bodies (HSE, EA etc).
What We Offer:
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
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Defined benefit pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
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Access to share plans
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Cycle to work scheme
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Car leasing scheme
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Generous parental leave
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Retail platform benefits
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Free car parking on Croda sites
Additional Information
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.
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.