At Victrex, we work together to deliver world‑class manufacturing performance with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We are now looking for a Process Team Leader to join our Hillhouse site and lead one of our MF or VCP Process Operator teams in delivering safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.

About the Role

As a Process Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering our daily and weekly production plans. You’ll lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team while optimising resources to ensure we meet our safety, quality, delivery, cost and people objectives.

This is a hands‑on leadership role within a 24/7 operational environment, where you will champion continuous improvement, support plant performance visibility through accurate data capture, and ensure strict adherence to operating procedures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a team of Process Operators to ensure high standards and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Delivering production plans safely, efficiently and in line with operational procedures.

• Managing resources in a fast‑paced, changing environment to optimise daily and weekly output.

• Operating manufacturing processes safely and to the required quality standards.

• Identifying, implementing and monitoring improvement initiatives within your area and supporting wider site improvement activity.

• Providing accurate data and metrics to enhance transparency of plant performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a manufacturing or hazardous environment where safety is paramount.

• A background in working within busy operational teams, delivering against plan and following strict processes.

• Demonstrates a proactive commitment to safety and quality in everything they do.

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proven leadership capability, including coaching, developing others and managing challenging conversations when needed.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity.

• Physically able to undertake the demands of the role (e.g., lifting, stairs, confined spaces).

• Ability and willingness to work within a 24/7 shift pattern.

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent).

Our Competencies

At Victrex, how we work is as important as what we deliver. You will role‑model our leadership and core competencies including:
Strategic Mindset, Courage, Managing Ambiguity, Building the Team, Working Together, Doing the Right Thing, Continuously Improving, Being Our Best, Delivering Results and Focusing on Customers.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!

As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.

We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.