Chemical Process Engineer

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)