At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and improve chemical processes while supporting a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a prestigious manufacturing business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Immediate start available with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Build a long-term career in a growing engineering field with real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in science or engineering and experience in the chemical industry.
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)
Chemical Process Engineer in Stanley employer: MTrec Ltd Technical
MTrec Ltd Technical is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in a dynamic sales environment within the Engineering sector. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits including a pension scheme and company car, and a supportive work culture that encourages learning and growth, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact in the Northeast region.
