Paper & Pulp Expert

Sentinel; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the Paper Domain is seeking a Paper and Pulp SME for a long-term contract opportunity in Greater London. The expert will serve as a technical authority, bridging operations, process engineering, and digital transformation. With 15+ years of experience in pulp & paper manufacturing, candidates must possess strong skills in optimizing mill performance and reducing costs. This remote role requires a degree in Paper Technology or similar, along with excellent analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pulp & paper manufacturing, preferably integrated mills.
• Strong understanding of fiber line and paper machine operations.
• Familiar with chemical dosing and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for paper manufacturing and pulp processing.
• Bridge operations, process engineering, digital transformation, and R&D.
• Help improve mill performance and reduce costs.

Skills

Fiber line operations

Paper machine operations

Quality parameters

Chemical dosing

Process control systems

Process troubleshooting

Optimization

Cost reduction

Automation systems

Environmental practices

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Paper Technology, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical/Process Engineering

Job description

Paper and Pulp SME

6 month contract (extensions likely)

Remote (UK, with ability to travel)

Superb London based client is seeking an expert within the Paper Domain for a long term contract opportunity.

The Paper Domain SME will serve as the technical authority for paper manufacturing, pulp processing, and mill optimization. You will be the bridge between operations, process engineering, digital transformation, and R&D, helping to improve mill performance, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement across all production units.

Skills:

• E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Paper Technology, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical/Process Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in pulp & paper manufacturing (preferably integrated mills).

Strong understanding of:

• Fiber line operations (pulping, bleaching, washing)
• Paper machine operations (forming, pressing, drying, coating)
• Quality parameters (basis weight, moisture, strength, brightness)
• Chemical dosing and process control systems
• Proven success in process troubleshooting, optimization, and cost reduction.
• Knowledge of automation systems (DCS, QCS) and process monitoring tools.
• Familiar with environmental and sustainability practices (effluent treatment, emission control, recycling).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.