Chemical Process Engineer in Bridgend

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension - company match up to 10%

Bonus up to 6%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Westfield Health Cashback

Electric charging on site

Training and development

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting a Chemical Process Engineer in South Wales. The role focuses on driving factory performance across safety, quality, sustainability, cost and efficiency, delivering long-term process improvements.

You will lead trials, ensure management of change, support maintenance planning and equipment commissioning, and contribute to cost reductions through OEE and waste reduction. A degree in engineering and lean/continuous improvement experience are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chemical Process, Production, or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial/Process-related discipline.
• Leadership capability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement background.

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

Process optimisation

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing or Industrial/Process 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.

INDENM

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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