Technical Processing Engineer/ Chemist

Kingspan Insulation; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Competitive salary

Profit Related Bonus

Contributory pension

4x salary life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Buy & Sell Annual Leave

Service Recognition Rewards

Professional Development

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Kingspan Insulation is seeking two Technical Processing Engineers on a full‑time permanent basis to support operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites. You will apply your technical expertise to ensure consistent, efficient and high‑quality processes.

The role involves cross‑functional collaboration, travel to other sites within the Kingspan Group, a full UK driving license, and delivering improvements through new equipment, processes and training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Experience in process chemistry, polymers, manufacturing or materials science.
• Analytical problem solving with attention to detail.
• IT literacy; full UK driving licence; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent process standards.
• Optimise formulation and processing parameters to improve product quality and KPIs.
• Lead or support cost-reduction, quality improvement and capital projects.
• Analyse processes to identify gaps and implement optimization solutions.
• Assist commissioning and validation of new equipment and process changes.
• Project planning, resource allocation, contractor supervision, cost tracking.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and best practices.
• Deliver training and technical guidance to site teams.

Skills

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

IT literacy

UK driving licence

Teamwork

Lean Six Sigma desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview of the Technical Processing Engineer role

We have an exciting opportunity for two Technical Processing Engineers to join the Divisional team on a full time permanent basis. This role is integral to support operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring process consistency, product quality and continuous improvement in line with divisional objectives.

You will be working cross-functionally with site operations and multiple departments on projects, that vary in size, ranging from small initiatives to large capital projects. You will be applying your technical expertise to ensure consistent, efficient and high quality processes.

There will be regular travel to other sites in the Kingspan Group so it is essential that you are willing to travel and hold a full UK drivers licence. The role can be based at our Pembridge (HR6 9LA) or Selby (LS25 6NA) Site.

Key Responsibilities of our Technical Processing Engineer

• Provide technical support to multiple manufacturing sites – as required – ensuring consistent process standards and performance
• Optimise formulation and processing parameters to improve product quality and achieve KPIs
• Lead or support cost-reduction, quality improvement and capital improvements projects
• Analyse processes to identify gaps and implement optimization solutions.
• Support commissioning and validation of new equipment, technologies or process changes
• Project planning, allocation of project resources, contractor supervision, cost estimation, and cost tracking.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental standards
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standards and best practices
• Deliver training and technical guidance to site teams

What we are looking for in our Technical Processing Engineer:

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science (or related scientific/engineering discipline)
• Relevant industry experience in process chemistry, polymers, manufacturing, materials science, or a related technical field
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• High attention to detail
• Technical ability and knowledge of plant and process
• IT literacy with particular experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• A full drivers licence valid in the UK
• Flexibility to travel and work at other sites in the group as and when required
• Team based approach
• Statistical knowledge and Lean Six Sigma is desirable

What we can offer you:

• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary range
• Profit Related Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Profit Related Bonus
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
• Service Recognition Rewards
• Supported Professional Development
• Discounted gym membership

Why join Kingspan Insulation?

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry and have multiple sites worldwide.