Process Technologist in Maidstone

Role: Process Technologist 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.