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Process Technologist

Location:

Maidstone Outskirts
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary: £Neg + Benefits

– Join a global leader in the circular economy
– Play a key role in ensuring chemical safety, quality assurance, and environmental compliance
– Enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salary, pension, onsite gym and canteen, and employee wellbeing activities

Our client, a leading global group, is seeking a skilled Process Technologist to join their team in Maidstone, Kent. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional to make a significant impact in a company dedicated to creating efficient and scalable solutions.

Position Overview
As a Process Technologist, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities related to quality, chemical safety, ordering, storage, use, and system maintenance. Working closely with Operations Management and shift teams, you will ensure Quality Assurance, good cost control of additives, and deliver site compliance requirements. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the company’s commitment to the circular economy and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities
– Manage the day-to-day QC function, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and maintained, and quality control procedures are compliant with the ISO
9001 standard
– Investigate and analyse customer complaints
– Carry out monitoring and control of process chemistry and biocide programs to ensure the plant operates at optimal cost for agreed quality levels
– Work with production and suppliers to optimise the cost and efficiency of chemical systems
– Stocktake all process chemicals and re-order as required
– Maintain COSHH / GMP Register and carry out assessments as required
– Plan, organise and conduct chemical trials in support of production and the effluent treatment plant
– Support water treatment plant operation through testing and analysis as required
– Make recommendations to improve site operation, safety and efficiency

Requirements
– Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or process industry
– Strong knowledge of chemical safety, quality assurance, and environmental compliance
– Familiarity with ISO
9001 standard and COSHH / GMP regulations
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
– Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders
– Proactive and results-driven approach
– Flexibility to perform any task safely within competence and accept training

Company Overview
This plant is part of a global leader in the circular economy! This plant is central to its operations, and the company is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable solutions using renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials. The plant operates with the autonomy of a smaller business, fostering an open environment where innovative ideas are readily received and responses are rapid.

Benefits
– Competitive salary with a yearly bonus of up to £1,000 (pro-rata)
– Company pension (6% employer contribution and a minimum of 3% employee)
– On-site canteen with subsidised healthy options
– On-site gym
– Breakout area with table tennis and a pool table
– A range of employee wellbeing activities throughout the year

Alongside this generous benefits package, you’ll be part of a company that places the circular economy at the core of its business. You will work in an environment that values innovation, fosters open communication, and encourages rapid responses to new ideas. With the autonomy of a smaller business and the support of a global leader, this is an excellent opportunity for a Process Technologist to grow and make a significant impact.

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