This Process Chemistry Team Leader position is a days based role paying a salary of up to £50,000 (DOE) complemented by a high benefits package including an enhanced 8% company pension contribution, discretionary bonus up to 15%, 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and life assurance.This is an exciting opportunity for a Process Chemistry Team Leader to join a global front-runner in environmentally responsible chemical innovation, driving sustainable solutions for the future based in West Yorkshire. In this role, you’ll be empowered to provide a single point for the chemical aspects, lead a small team who will support the chemical aspects and make a meaningful impact on the company’s success.
Roles and Responsibilities for the Process Chemistry Team Leader:
Lead and support knowledge capture and transfer initiatives to retain expertise from experienced team members and ensure continuity across the team.
Ensure formulations remain compliant with all relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Lead site activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring timely qualification of new raw materials and effective use of the ProFlow system
Contribute chemical knowledge to site Health & Safety efforts, supporting Risk Assessments, COSHH compliance, and Hazard Analysis initiatives.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience for the Process Chemistry Team Leader:
A minimum of degree / or equivalent employment experience in Chemistry
Polymer Manufacturing experience is highly desirable or relevant experience within chemical manufacturing or heavy manufacturing.
Experience working on a COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing site is preferred, but not essential.
A formal safety qualification, such as NEBOSH, is also preferred but not essential.
We are in search of a Process Chemistry Team Leader with experience within heavy manufacturing, ideally the chemical industry.Please apply direct for the Process Chemistry Team Leader.....Read more...
As an Apprentices Chemist to work toward:
Provide analytical data for process and product control to meet legal and quality assurance requirements; analysis of plant process samples, sample collection on plant, communication of sample results to plant/customers, basic equipment maintenance and performance checks to ensure accuracy of measurement.
Ensure all analytical work is carried out in accordance with operating procedures and quality standards
Prioritise and ensure the completion of a changing analytical workload in order to meet the demands of internal and external customers
Carry out, validate and report analyses for the site operations in order to prevent unsafe situations arising or incorrect data being passed to a third party, which has the potential for major impact on site operations or customers
Provide process chemistry and technical knowledge to advise the production areas in the interpretation of laboratory data
Initiate and carry out troubleshooting, repair and calibration of a wide range of technical equipment, within the central laboratory and plant laboratories to ensure a reliable service
Implement improvements to systems and measurement techniques to continually enhance the measurement resource of the businesses
Deal with and resolve queries on analytical results that may come from production areas or customers for their product to satisfy business requirements
Perform all work to required safety standards to prevent accidents and personal injury
Report and action non-conformances/deficiencies in systems of work or in the workplace to improve effectiveness of the laboratory
Training:Laboratory Technician Level 3.Training Outcome:The specific job opportunities with CF will be dependent on the business requirements on completion of the apprenticeship. The goal of the apprenticeship is to obtain a full-time career within the laboratory department within the chemical manufacturing industry. There are many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility including supervisor, or other key positions within the business in the future.Employer Description:For decades, our business has focused on producing and selling ammonia and other ammonia-derived fertilizers, such as urea and UAN, for their nitrogen content in order to provide energy to crops to increase yields. These products helped dramatically increased food production in the second half of the 1900s, supporting world population growth and lifting countless people out of hunger. At the same time, fertilizer allows more food to be grown on fewer acres. This reduces the amount of land cleared for agriculture, preserving carbon-sequestering forests and the biodiversity of wildlife ecosystems.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
08:00 - 16:00Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Individual Integrity,Working Safely,Passion for research....Read more...
To work within the Waste Treatment Division (WTD) to inspect and test wastes prior to and on receipt to confirm suitability for acceptance and to identify/confirm appropriate safe handling and processing methods. To undertake laboratory-based waste trials using instrumental and wet chemistry methods; to inspect and compete waste consignment notifications
To undertake waste analyses using a range of methods
To identify appropriate safety and process considerations to allow wastes to be safely dealt
To maintain and undertake appropriate quality control methods to ensure accuracy of waste assessments
To maintain accurate records
To inspect, verify and complete consignment note documents
To maintain waste and other records
Any other reasonable request
Training:Apprentices will learn to
Carry out tasks and duties safely
Following instructions
Site procedures
Relevant regulations and codes of practice
They will also complete all mandatory training identified in the site’s training matrix, ensuring competence and compliance in a regulated laboratory environment.Training Outcome:
Any career progression routes will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:FCC is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies employing more than 2400 people. We provide a range of services from collecting business and municipal waste to quarrying recycling and processing of wastes. We generate green energy from waste, recycle waste into new materials, promote reuse through our reuse shops and play a leading role in maintaining the circular economy, we are now on the lookout for apprentices within various roles to join our ever-growing business.Working Hours :5 days a week
Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Autonomous working,Decision making,Familiarity with laboratories,Manipulation of tools,Working doors....Read more...
This HSE Manager position is with a globally leading chemical manufacturing company specialising in the manufacture of bespoke resins. The main purpose of the HSE Manager is to ensure the effectiveness of the EHS Department, compliance with government and legal regulations and promoting a positive climate in which EHS is seen by all employees and customers.
Taking this opportunity as HSE Manager would mean working for a leading global producer of chemical products. This is a key manufacturing company relied on by many industries and this HSE Manager role is critical to the ongoing operation. This role has a base salary of between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE), and a benefits package which includes a company pension, BUPA healthcare, 33 days holiday including bank holidays. The working hours for this role are standard days, 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities of the HSE Manager ;
Supervision, Implementation and Communication of the Systems [45001 & 14001].
Accident and incident investigations, report findings and Identify countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence by RCA; identification of hazard and planning of action to remove or reduce.
You will assist the Process Safety team in process hazard assessments (PHA), including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, HFA and the development of ALARP demonstrations, as required under COMAH.
You will be required to keep up to date with legislation and industry best practice and prepare, communicate changes highlighting any risk or operations requirements, with supervision of the Legislation Register, ensuring of site compliance through documented checks and protocol.
The HSE Manager will develop & implement regulations under the health and safety at work act 1974 programs to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
Responsibility for organising health and safety training programmes for relevant site personnel, and other duties around the safety and environmental complaint operations of the facility.
Lead site safety protocol including, communication and awareness to all who access site and or restricted areas.
To act as Fire Officer for the site, and to ensure site fire risk assessments are up to date.
Lead the sites COSHH Assessment process, including carrying out of such assessments.
Responsible for developing the environmental strategy and environmental performance and lead site environmental permits.
Product Life Cycle Assessment and Internal improvements on 12 principles of green chemistry.
To be successful in this position as HSE Manager you must hold the below experience and qualifications:
Hold previous experience working in a similar and relevant role, with a good working knowledge of the Chemical industry and its associated legislations.
Experience working on a COMAH site.
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (health and safety, Chemical etc).
NEBOSH L3 certificate or above.
IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
Lead Auditor 45001 and 1401 qualifications and knowledge (essential)
Please apply directly for further information regarding this role.
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We are seeking a hands-on, safety-focused professional to oversee operations at a high-hazard chemical manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone passionate about OpEx, team development, and driving continuous improvement.
As Operations Leader, you will take ownership of the site’s performance, leading a team of 20+ employees to deliver on safety, quality, and production targets. You will be responsible for embedding a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards, and coaching your team to achieve their full potential.
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive annual salary
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Bonus Scheme
Health and wellbeing benefits, including private medical and Employee Assistance Programme
Canteen facilities and staff discounts
Opportunities for career development
Key Responsibilities of the Operations Leader:
Lead and manage daily plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant processes.
Drive team performance through coaching, mentoring, and robust development plans.
Foster a culture of safety, ensuring high standards in QSHE practices.
Collaborate with planning, engineering, and supply chain functions to optimise production and manage shutdowns.
Identify and resolve operational deviations and implement corrective actions.
Deliver continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
Maintain disciplines, SOPs, and quality standards across the site.
Support planning and contribute to strategic improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or relevant industrial experience.
Proven experience leading chemical manufacturing or process manufacturing in a high-hazard environment.
Strong track record of achieving safety, quality, and production KPIs.
Hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development.
Knowledge of process safety, OpEx frameworks, and Lean/Six Sigma principles.
If you are a motivated Operations Leader seeking a challenging and rewarding role with excellent benefits and opportunities for development, we would love to hear from you.....Read more...
