Chemical Process Technician
Chemical Process Technician
Employee type
Permanent, Contract
Salary
Competitive
Category
Engineering
Job Description
Position: Chemical Process Technician
* Location: North West
* Salary: Contract (Inside IR35)
* Job Type: Full-Time, Shift Rotation
We are seeking a driven and skilled Chemical Process Technician to join our dynamic operations team at a top-tier chemical manufacturing facility. In this role, you will bridge the gap between laboratory research and full-scale plant production. You will lead process scale-ups, optimise existing chemical unit operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Process Scale-Up: Transition new chemical processes from bench-scale and pilot plant to full manufacturing scale.
* Optimization & Troubleshooting: Analyze plant performance, identify root causes of process variation, and resolve technical bottlenecks.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure all new and existing processes strictly comply with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., COMAH, DSEAR, ISO standards).
Key Requirements
* Education: HNC, Chemical Engineer or a closely related discipline.
* Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
If you are interested in the opportunity and would like further information, please don't hesitate to apply