Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist

K H Recruitment Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Onsite gym and canteen

Breakout area with table tennis

Pool table

Employee wellbeing activities

Job summary

KHR is working with a leading manufacturer to recruit a Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist to support quality control, process chemistry, and environmental compliance across its Maidstone-area site.

You will monitor chemical processes, manage COSHH requirements, maintain safety records, and contribute to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MCERTS and BS EN 15593 compliance. Occasional overnight stays and an on-call rota are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or quality control in a technical environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements and safe chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor chemical processes and treatment programmes for quality and cost efficiency.
• Monitor chemical stocks, usage, records, and replenishment.
• Carry out routine quality checks and calibrate testing equipment.
• Support water treatment and effluent management testing.
• Maintain chemical safety documentation and COSHH assessments.
• Work with production teams to improve process performance and costs.
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.
• Provide technical support and deputise for Manufacturing Development Manager.
• Participate in on-call rota and occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Quality control

Process monitoring

COSHH compliance

ISO 9001

Data recording

Auditing

Job description

Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist

Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist

Role: Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist
Salary: Highly Competitive + £1,000 Annual 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 Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist to support quality control, process chemistry, manufacturing, chemical management, water/effluent treatment, and environmental compliance across its manufacturing site.

You will play an important role in maintaining quality, monitoring/controlling process chemistry and biocide programs, internal audits, managing chemicals, COSHH requirements, and supporting water/effluent treatment. You will also contribute to hygiene standards, GMP requirements and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MCERTS and BS EN 15593, while identifying opportunities to improve process efficiency, reduce costs and maintain safe, compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• – Monitor chemical processes and treatment programmes, ensuring they meet operational and quality requirements while maintaining cost efficiency.
• – Monitor chemical stocks and usage, maintain accurate records and coordinate replenishment.
• – Carry out routine quality control checks and ensure testing equipment is maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.
• – Undertake sampling, testing and analysis to support water treatment and effluent management.
• – Maintain chemical safety documentation, COSHH assessments and relevant quality and hygiene records.
• – Work with production teams and external suppliers to improve process performance, chemical efficiency and cost control.
• – Support compliance with quality management systems, environmental standards and site procedures.
• – Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across quality, chemical management and operational processes.
• – Provide technical support and deputise for the Manufacturing Development Manager when required.
• – Participate in an on-call rota and attend meetings or projects away from site when necessary, occasionally involving overnight stays.

What We’re Looking For

• – Previous experience in manufacturing, quality control, process technology, laboratory testing or a similar technical environment.
• – Knowledge of chemical processes, chemical handling, process monitoring or chemical management.
• – An understanding of quality control, testing procedures and quality management systems, including ISO 9001.
• – Familiarity with COSHH requirements and safe chemical handling practices.
• – The ability to carry out testing, interpret results and investigate issues methodically.
• – Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage chemical stocks, maintain accurate records and coordinate routine activities.
• – An understanding of water treatment, effluent management or environmental compliance would be advantageous but not essential.
• – Experience with ISO 14001, MCERTS, BS EN 15593, GMP or internal auditing would be beneficial.
• – A willingness to participate in an on-call rota and attend meetings or projects away from site when necessary, occasionally involving overnight stays.

• – Highly 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 pool table.
• – Employee wellbeing activities throughout the year.