Job Description
Chemical Process Engineer (Rotating Shift)Salary: £37,500 - £42,500 per annum (including 25% shift uplift)Location: Based 20 mins drive from CanterburyHours: 37.5 hours per week (Rotating shifts: Early – 6am-2pm Mon-Fri / Late – 2pm-10.30pm Mon-Thur, 2pm-7.30pm Fri)Job Type: Permanent, Full-TimeOpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Process Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This role plays a key part in maintaining and controlling electroplating and metal finishing solution tanks, ensuring compliance with strict health, safety, and quality standards.Chemical Process Engineer Responsibilities
* Conduct routine chemical analysis of solutions and materials.
* Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
* Monitor and improve electroplating and metal finishing processes.
* Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, including COSHH.
* Provide shop floor technical support, resolving plating-related issues.
* Manage hazardous waste disposal, including wastewater effluent system monitoring.
* Analyse production problems and implement corrective actions.
Ideal Candidate
* Degree or HND in Chemistry or a related field.
* Some experience or knowledge of industrial electroplating.
* Strong understanding of COSHH regulations and environmental permits.
* Methodical approach to process and product improvement.
* Ability to work a rotating shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10.30pm).
Benefits
* 25 days + bank holidays.
* Enhanced employer pension contributions.
* Healthcare scheme.
* Discounts at retailers.
* On site canteen.
* Market leading, global organisation.
* State of the art facilities with a subsidised canteen!
* Excellent career development opportunities.
If you have a background in chemistry and an interest in electroplating and metal finishing, this role could be the perfect fit.Application Process & Privacy Notice: We aim to respond to all applicants within five working days. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. By applying for this role, you consent to your data being securely stored and used for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. About Syntech Recruitment: We are an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements. Full terms, privacy policies, and disclaimers are available on our website.