Chemical Process Engineer

Hunter Selection; Corntown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension match up to 10%

Company bonus scheme up to 6%

Life Assurance: 4x annual salary

Westfield Health Cashback Scheme

On-site electric charging facilities

Excellent training / development

Comprehensive Sick Pay

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a well-established South Wales manufacturer. Commutable from Port Talbot, Llantrisant, Bridgend, Maesteg, Cardiff, and RCT, the role targets driving performance across safety, quality, sustainability, cost and efficiency with long-term process improvements.

You will lead trials, support maintenance, and collaborate across teams to optimise materials, product performance and process reliability, under a strong lean/continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Chemical process engineering

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

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.

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