Process Engineer – Biological Effluent Treatment Plant

IFF; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Training opportunities

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

IFF is seeking a process engineer to support the Biological Effluent Treatment Plant on site in Haverhill, UK. You will optimize aeration, dosing, sludge management, and monitor performance to ensure environmental compliance.

You will collaborate with site teams, contribute to audits and environmental reporting, and drive continuous improvement through MOC while maintaining health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with industrial wastewater or effluent treatment processes.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyze data for decision-making and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, permits and compliance.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and environmental reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own and monitor Biological Effluent Treatment Plant performance to ensure stable operation and environmental compliance.
• Optimize aeration, chemical dosing, and sludge management.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for day-to-day operations and process upsets.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities to improve treatment efficiency.
• Manage sampling programs and compliance monitoring activities.
• Contribute to environmental audits and regulatory inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement through Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Partner with site teams to maintain health, safety, and environmental performance.

Skills

Chemical Eng

Wastewater treatment

Process optimization

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a tangible impact on industrial operations every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution, from procurement to supply chain and reliability, delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain

The role is based in Haverhill, United Kingdom (on-site role). Be part of a solution-oriented, experienced, and dedicated team where you can drive meaningful results and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Own and monitor the performance of the Biological Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) to ensure stable operation and environmental compliance.
• Optimize key treatment processes, including aeration, chemical dosing, and sludge management.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for day-to-day operations and process upsets.
• Analyze process performance data and identify opportunities to enhance treatment efficiency.
• Manage sampling programs and execute compliance monitoring activities.
• Contribute to environmental audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement operational changes through Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Partner with site teams to maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working with industrial wastewater, biological treatment, or effluent treatment processes.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization and operational troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyze process and compliance data to support decision-making.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance standards.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and environmental reporting activities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across operational teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and process data management tools.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience within the chemical, biotechnology, food, or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• Professional onboarding and training programs.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and industrial processes.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on environmental performance and operational excellence.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more