Process Technologist Location: Wrexham Contract Type: Permanent Industry: Manufacturing / Processing / Chemical Engineering Salary: 40,000-45,000 per annum + Benefits Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day inclusive of paid break. start/end times flexible A well-established and sustainability-driven manufacturing business in Wrexham is looking to recruit a Process Technologist. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically-minded and innovative individual to play a key role in developing and improving production processes across a busy chemical manufacturing site. About the Company Our client is a leader in their field, providing sustainable co-product solutions to a wide range of sectors including agriculture, pet food, and bioenergy. With operations across Europe and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, they are committed to optimising processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance. Their Wrexham facility is a vital part of their UK operations, delivering high-quality outputs through advanced processing systems. The Role As a Process Technologist, you will support the ongoing development and improvement of chemical processes on site, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to a high quality. You will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams, using data-driven approaches to reduce waste, enhance product yield, and optimise performance. Key Responsibilities:
Develop, research, and test new or modified chemical processes for product innovation or improvement.
Measure and document process efficiency.
Focus on improving product quality, reducing costs, and minimising production losses.
Monitor chemical process conditions and production system performance.
Share ideas and best practices with other sites to support innovation
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of systems and chemical processes.
Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
Promote and contribute to a safe working environment, including reporting unsafe behaviour.
Monitor and optimise key process parameters to improve efficiency and quality
Support continuous improvement by identifying issues, analysing root causes, and implementing long term solutions to reduce waste, energy use, and downtime
Work closely with the production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational problems and ensure stable and reliable processes
development and optimisation, including monitoring key chemical parameters, safely handling substances in line with COSHH, and assisting with trials and quality testing.
Applying in depth chemical skills and knowledge to improve current production process
Provide regular updates on activities, projects, results, and developments.
Highlight areas for attention to support data-driven decision-making.
Lead and participate in projects in accordance with agreed specifications.
Ensure effective and efficient achievement of project objectives.
What We're Looking For:
Degree in chemical engineering or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
3 years' experience in manufacturing or similar field
Knowledge of TPM Standards
Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
Pro-active with organisation and planning skills
Strong decision-making skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Innovative and creative thinker
Why Apply?
Join a growing and sustainability-focused company
Lead in a role with real responsibility and autonomy
Opportunities for personal and professional development
33 days annual leave per year (25 + 8 bank holidays)