Process Engineer

Premier Group; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company based in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance their technical team. This permanent position offers the chance to work within the chemical processing sector, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and improving process efficiency. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemical Engineering and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant role, showcasing strong analytical skills and knowledge of health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ideally has a degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a process or production engineering role within a manufacturing or chemical plant environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processing, plant operations, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve chemical process operations across the site.
• Monitor production performance and propose efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Assist in the scale-up of new processes and product introductions.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

2+ years of process or production engineering experience

Chemical processing expertise

Health & safety regulations (COMAH, DSEAR, HAZOP)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Process modelling tools

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

JOB- Process Engineer

LOCATION- Stanford-le-Hope

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £35,000 to £50,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Premier Engineering is working with a specialist manufacturing company based in Stanford-le-Hope who are looking to expand their technical team with a Process Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company operating in the chemical processing sector, offering a long-term career with development opportunities.

The Process Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a process or production engineering role within a manufacturing or chemical plant environment
• Strong understanding of chemical processing, plant operations, and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with health & safety and environmental regulations (COMAH, DSEAR, HAZOP)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and process modelling tools

The Process Engineer role will involve:

• Supporting and improving chemical process operations across the site
• Monitoring production performance and proposing efficiency improvements
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety standards
• Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues
• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams
• Assisting in the scale-up of new processes and product introductions

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations.