Chemical Process Engineer

Posted 2 days 19 hours ago by Hunter Selection

Permanent
Full Time
Factory Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

Chemical Process Engineer

Commutable from Port Talbot, Llantrisant, Bridgend, Maesteg, Cardiff, RCT

28766/611

£42,000 - £47,000 plus bonus, healthcare, pension and more

What is on offer?
  • A starting salary of £42,000 - £47,000
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension - company will match up to 10%
  • Company Bonus Scheme: Up to 6% paid annually
  • Life Assurance: 4x annual salary
  • Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
  • Subsidised Electric charging facilities on site
  • Excellent training / development opportunities
  • Comprehensive Sick Pay Scheme

This company is a well-known manufacturer in the local area that are looking to bring on enthusiastic, innovative and motivated people to join their growing business. They are a leading employer in the South Wales area and offer excellent internal training programmes and have an extremely low staff turnover.

Role & Responsibilities:
  • Drive factory performance across Safety, Quality, Sustainability, Cost, and Efficiency, leading investigations and delivering long-term process improvements.
  • Lead process, material, and product optimisation trials, ensuring compliance with Management of Change and effective cross-functional delivery.
  • Improve operational and cost performance through OEE, Material Efficiency, and VPC analysis, supporting budgeting and waste-reduction initiatives.
  • Support shutdowns, maintenance planning, and new equipment commissioning, improving process reliability, product quality, and line performance.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Chemical Process, Production, or Manufacturing Engineer
  • Experience working in a Medium to heavy environment would be beneficial
  • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial/Process-related discipline.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability, with the confidence to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong background in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement delivery.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.