Position : Process Technician, Process Engineer, Junior Process Engineer

Sector : Chemical Engineering

Location : South Yorkshire, Sheffield, Rotherham, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Worksop, S Yorkshire

Salary : £30,000-£40,000

Hybrid : No, this is on-site 5 days per week

Visa : No sponsorship available. You MUST have the right to live and work in the UK

Responsibilities

Supporting engineers (mechanical, electrical, chemical) and scientists
Setting up and preparing laboratory facilities, process plant and equipment, instruments, and materials for experiments, tests or production runs
Operating process plant via HMI systems
Checking quality of products
Performing maintenance and calibration of equipment to ensure operability, accuracy and reliability
Collecting and analysing data, measurements, and observations using various tools and techniques
Recording and documenting experimental and production data, observations, and results accurately and in a timely manner
Ensuring that standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure consistency and reproducibility of experiments and production
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues or problems that may arise
Assisting in the development and optimisation of test systems, laboratory procedures and protocols, and other development activities
Collaborating with other team members or researchers to analyse and interpret data
Ensuring that health and safety requirements are exceeded at all times

Qualifications, experience, and skills

* GCSE or equivalent, technical college graduate or apprentice trained preferred.
* Some professional experience as a technician in an engineering workshop or laboratory setting.
* Experience with handling chemicals
* Strong work ethic with a drive to complete tasks with very high-quality standards.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Can work effectively in a diverse team of technicians, engineers and scientists.
* Able to operate and maintain complex systems and test equipment.
* Piping skills, welding skills, soldering and/or electrical wiring skills are desirable but not essential as training available.
* Safety focused.
* Experience with operating PLC control systems and datalogger systems ideal.
* Proficient with the use of hand tools.
* Knowledge of 5S.
* Able to read engineering and electrical drawings (desirable but not essential)
* FLT license would be beneficial.
* Computer literate.

What we can offer you

* Pension - Employers pension contributions of 5% to accompany a 3% employees contribution
* Private Healthcare
* Holiday - 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
* Share option scheme
* Confidential counselling service via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other details

* All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
* UK travel and overseas travel may be required to cover attendance at training courses, and occasional customer or supplier visits.