Role: Process Technologist
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Salary: Highly Competitive + £1,000 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 Process Technologist to support quality control, process chemistry, water treatment, chemical management, cost control, and environmental compliance across their manufacturing site.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual to take responsibility for day-to-day quality control activities, monitor and optimise chemical processes, and support improvements across production, water treatment and effluent management. Working closely with other staff, you will help maintain product quality, control costs and ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities - Process Technologist
- Monitor chemical processes and treatment programmes, ensuring they meet operational requirements while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Fill in for the Manufacturing Development Manager when necessary
- Oversee routine quality checks and ensure testing equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.
- Maintain chemical safety documentation and relevant quality and hygiene records, ensuring assessments are completed when required.
- Arrange and carry out trials to assess potential improvements to manufacturing processes and site treatment systems.
- Review quality issues and customer feedback, helping to identify causes and support suitable corrective actions.
- Work alongside production colleagues and external suppliers to identify opportunities to improve process performance and reduce costs.
- Keep accurate records of chemical stocks, monitor usage and coordinate replenishment to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Undertake sampling, testing and analysis to support the effective operation of water treatment processes.
- Continuous improvement opportunities
- Participate in an on-call rota and support meetings or projects away from the main site when necessary, which may occasionally involve overnight stays. xgikmsk
What We're Looking For - Process Technologist
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, quality control, process technology or similar technical environment.
- Ability to step in for the Manufacturing Dev...
Process Technologist employer: KHR Recruitment Specialists Careers
Join a leading international manufacturing organisation that values innovation and employee development, offering a collaborative work culture on the outskirts of Maidstone. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a £5,000 completion bonus, and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to vital projects that enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also fosters a supportive environment where your expertise is recognised and rewarded.
Contact Details:
KHR Recruitment Specialists Careers Recruitment Team
