Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist - £1k Bonus

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical cover

Onsite gym & canteen

Breakout area with table tennis & pool

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is assisting a leading manufacturer in Maidstone outskirts to recruit a Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist. You will support quality control, process chemistry, chemical management, water/effluent treatment and environmental compliance across the site.

The role focuses on maintaining quality, conducting audits, handling chemicals in line with COSHH, and contributing to ISO standards while seeking efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality control and process chemistry.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, COSHH, and safety practices.
• Understanding of quality management systems, including ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with water treatment and effluent management is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret testing results and investigate issues methodically.
• Strong organisational skills and record-keeping for chemicals and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor chemical processes and treatment programmes, ensuring they meet requirements and cost efficiency.
• Monitor chemical stocks, record-keeping, and coordinate replenishment.
• Perform routine quality control checks and maintain testing equipment.
• Undertake sampling and analysis to support water treatment and effluent management.
• Maintain chemical safety documentation and COSHH assessments.
• Collaborate with production and suppliers to improve process performance and cost control.
• Support compliance with quality and environmental standards and site procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality and chemical management.

Skills

Quality control

COSHH

ISO 9001 knowledge

Process chemistry

Water/effluent treatment

Environmental compliance

Job description

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is assisting a leading manufacturer in Maidstone outskirts to recruit a Quality & Chemical Compliance Specialist. You will support quality control, process chemistry, chemical management, water/effluent treatment and environmental compliance across the site.

The role focuses on maintaining quality, conducting audits, handling chemicals in line with COSHH, and contributing to ISO standards while seeking efficiency improvements.