Process Technologist

Morson Edge; Pentre Maelor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wrexham is seeking a Process Technologist to improve production processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in chemical engineering, 3 years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of TPM standards. This role offers opportunities for development, a flexible working schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in manufacturing or similar field.
• Knowledge of TPM Standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new or modified chemical processes.
• Monitor and optimise key process parameters.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.
• Troubleshoot operational problems.

Skills

Chemical engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making skills

Proactive attitude

Creative thinking

Education

Degree in chemical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Process Technologist

Location: Wrexham
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing / Processing / Chemical Engineering
Salary: (phone number removed) per annum + Benefits
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day inclusive of paid break. start/end times flexible

A well-established and sustainability-driven manufacturing business in Wrexham is looking to recruit a Process Technologist. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically-minded and innovative individual to play a key role in developing and improving production processes across a busy chemical manufacturing site.

About the Company

Our client is a leader in their field, providing sustainable co-product solutions to a wide range of sectors including agriculture, pet food, and bioenergy. With operations across Europe and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, they are committed to optimising processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance. Their Wrexham facility is a vital part of their UK operations, delivering high-quality outputs through advanced processing systems.

The Role

As a Process Technologist, you will support the ongoing development and improvement of chemical processes on site, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to a high quality. You will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams, using data-driven approaches to reduce waste, enhance product yield, and optimise performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, research, and test new or modified chemical processes for product innovation or improvement.
• Measure and document process efficiency.
• Focus on improving product quality, reducing costs, and minimising production losses.
• Monitor chemical process conditions and production system performance.
• Share ideas and best practices with other sites to support innovation.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of systems and chemical processes.
• Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Promote and contribute to a safe working environment, including reporting unsafe behaviour.
• Monitor and optimise key process parameters to improve efficiency and quality.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying issues, analysing root causes, and implementing long term solutions to reduce waste, energy use, and downtime.
• Work closely with the production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational problems and ensure stable and reliable processes.
• Development and optimisation including monitoring key chemical parameters, safely handling substances in line with COSHH, and assisting with trials and quality testing.
• Applying in depth chemical skills and knowledge to improve current production process.
• Provide regular updates on activities, projects, results, and developments.
• Highlight areas for attention to support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead and participate in projects in accordance with agreed specifications.
• Ensure effective and efficient achievement of project objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in chemical engineering or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• 3 years' experience in manufacturing or similar field.
• Knowledge of TPM Standards.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Pro-active with organisation and planning skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Innovative and creative thinker.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing and sustainability-focused company.
• Lead in a role with real responsibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• 33 days annual leave per year (25 + 8 bank holidays).
• Employee assistance programme.
• Bonus scheme.