Chemical Engineer

Breedon Group plc; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and materials group in Ireland is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join their Quality team. This role involves monitoring quality control systems, leading certification projects, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers an attractive salary and benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days of annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing career and personal development

Life assurance

Bike to Work scheme

Share save scheme

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Self‑motivated individual with the ability to work off own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Quality Control systems and equipment performance.
• Lead on Quality Management System Product Certification.
• Analyse and report Quality Control compliance data.
• Liaise with Quality Manager on process performance.
• Lead on feasibility studies on improvement projects.

Skills

Excellent problem solver

Understanding complex problems

Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or science qualification

Job description

Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)

Location: Kinnegad Cement, Killaskillen, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath

About Us

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion PA. We operate two cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready‑mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our Quality team at Breedon Cement, Kinnegad, Kilaskillen, Co Westmeath.

As a Chemical Engineer you will play a key role in ensuring the quality of our products is maintained to the highest possible standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Quality Control systems and equipment performance.
• Lead on Quality Management System Product Certification.
• Analyse and report Quality Control compliance data against target values.
• Responsible for ensuring the prompt and satisfactory submission of specified reports.
• Liaise with Quality Manager on a daily basis and feedback any observations/recommendations W.R.T. process performance.
• Develop and utilises skills in the following areas to positively impact Business Performance
  • Cement Manufacturing Process
  • Cement Kiln Process Chemistry
  • Cement Quality Control Systems
  • Sustainability related duties
• Lead on feasibility studies on improvement projects with emphasis on improving production cost and quality.
• Lead on Quality department projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or science qualification.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Desirable Attributes

• Apart from the educational qualification the ideal candidate should possess the below traits/competencies:
• Excellent problem solver with ability to understand complex problems and communicate effectively.
• Applies a rigorous approach to problem solving and maintains accurate records.
• Builds positive relationships with all stakeholders across the organisation.
• Actively seeks and accepts responsibility.
• Understands and respects Breedon Company values; Show you care / Strive to improve / Keep it simple / Make it happen.
• A self‑motivated individual with the ability to work off own initiative.
• Displays a desire for continuous improvement and professional development.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a Chemical or Science Engineer to work with a leading organisation on a number of exciting and challenging projects.

Job Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Time to recharge with 25 days of annual leave
• Invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• We’ve got your back with our employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing career and personal development through our Apprenticeships and other talent programmes
• Give back to your community with our “Make a difference day”.
• Peace of mind with our life assurance.
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme
• Save and share through our “Share save scheme”.