Chemical Process Engineer
  • England,North East,County Durham
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £48,000 - £51,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job description The rewards and benefits on offer:
*Immediate start available.
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
*Collaborative and supportive work environment.
*Visible role within a growing manufacturing business
*Dayshift
*Free on-site parking
MTrec’s New Opportunity:
MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Chemical Process Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.
If you have a background within the chemical manufacturing/processing industry in a similar role, apply now for an immediate response!
The job you’ll do:
*Management, reporting and continuous improvement of plant specific KPI’s
*Create and maintain all necessary documentation and procedures to define the desired safe operating envelope for the designated plant areas
*Champion Lean Manufacturing within designated plant area (e.g. 5S, TPM, Kaizen).
*Development and delivery of the plant improvement strategy and Asset Life Plan
*Support and provide technical coaching to the Shift Operations Leaders
*Work closely with the Shift Operations leaders daily to ensure that operators are competent, capable and confident to carry out the duties required to meet performance targets
*Appropriate delegation of work, ensuring everyone in the team works to their full potential.
*Assist with the coaching of operators and technicians within designated plant areas
*Provide feedback on asset performance to the Production Manager
*Utilise lean manufacturing principles to ensure that people working in the manufacturing area are using safe behaviours, housekeeping is in order and production targets are met
About you:
*Degree qualified in a science or engineering-related discipline
*Experience working within the chemical industry in a similar process/asset management focused role
*Able to communicate effectively with internal departments
*Willing to undergo drug & alcohol pre-employment screening
*Well organised, able to work both independently and within a team
*Available for urgent calls & emails outside of work hours (This is compensated with an additional disturbance allowance)
Job number 4053230

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Company Details:
MTrec Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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