Process Technologist

Jobsinkent; Maidstone; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual £1,000 bonus

Private medical cover

Onsite gym and canteen

Breakout area with table tennis

Employee wellbeing activities

Job summary

KHR, in conjunction with a leading manufacturer, is seeking a Process Technologist to support quality control, process chemistry, water treatment, chemical management, cost control, and environmental compliance at the manufacturing site.

The role involves monitoring and optimising chemical processes, ensuring product quality, and contributing to improvements across production and effluent management. On-call duties and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or quality-control environment.
• Ability to step in for the Manufacturing Development Manager.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and COSHH procedures.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance practices.
• Strong testing and data interpretation skills.
• Good organisational skills and record-keeping.
• Awareness of ISO 14001/BS EN standards would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor chemical processes and treatment programmes while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Fill in for the Manufacturing Development Manager when necessary.
• Oversee routine quality checks and maintain testing equipment.
• Maintain chemical safety documentation and quality records.
• Arrange and carry out trials to assess process improvements.
• Review quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production and suppliers to improve process performance.
• Maintain stock records and coordinate replenishment.
• Undertake sampling and analysis for water treatment processes.
• Engage in continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in on-call rota and occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Quality control

Process technology

Manufacturing environment

ISO 9001

COSHH

Environmental compliance

Job description

Role: Process Technologist
Salary: Highly Competitive + £1,000 bonus
Location: Outskirts of Maidstone
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

KHR is working with a leading manufacturer to recruit a Process Technologist to support quality control, process chemistry, water treatment, chemical management, cost control, and environmental compliance across their manufacturing site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual to take responsibility for day-to-day quality control activities, monitor and optimise chemical processes, and support improvements across production, water treatment and effluent management. Working closely with other staff, you will help maintain product quality, control costs and ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities - Process Technologist

• Monitor chemical processes and treatment programmes, ensuring they meet operational requirements while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Fill in for the Manufacturing Development Manager when necessary
• Oversee routine quality checks and ensure testing equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Maintain chemical safety documentation and relevant quality and hygiene records, ensuring assessments are completed when required.
• Arrange and carry out trials to assess potential improvements to manufacturing processes and site treatment systems.
• Review quality issues and customer feedback, helping to identify causes and support suitable corrective actions.
• Work alongside production colleagues and external suppliers to identify opportunities to improve process performance and reduce costs.
• Keep accurate records of chemical stocks, monitor usage and coordinate replenishment to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Undertake sampling, testing and analysis to support the effective operation of water treatment processes.
• Continuous improvement opportunities
• Participate in an on-call rota and support meetings or projects away from the main site when necessary, which may occasionally involve overnight stays.

What We're Looking For - Process Technologist

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, quality control, process technology or similar technical environment.
• Ability to step in for the Manufacturing Development Manager
• An understanding of water treatment, wastewater management or environmental compliance would be advantageous.
• An understanding of quality management procedures and recognised standards, including ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of chemical processes, chemical handling or process monitoring.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements and chemical safety procedures.
• The ability to carry out testing, interpret results and investigate issues methodically.
• Good organisational skills, particularly when managing stock, maintaining records and coordinating routine activities.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, MCERTS, BS EN 15593, GMP or internal auditing would be beneficial.

Benefits - Process Technologist

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Annual bonus of up to £1,000.
• Private medical cover.
• Onsite gym and canteen.
• Breakout area with table tennis and a pool table.
• Employee wellbeing activities throughout the year.