149 Chemical Engineering jobs in Huddersfield

Process Safety Engineer - 65,000
Salary: Competitive
Location: Manchester

Are you a seasoned Process Safety Engineer looking for a hands-on role on a top-tier COMAH chemical site ? Join a team driving safe, efficient, and compliant operations in a high-hazard environment.

What you'll do:

• Maintain and improve the safety management system (COMAH, REACH, ISO).

• Lead HAZOPs , plant modifications, and process safety improvements.

• Commission new or modified plant, ensuring compliance and operational reliability.

• Support new process introductions, training operators for safe operation.

• Work closely with HSE, auditors, contractors, and plant teams .

Who we're looking for:

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (Chartered preferred).

• 5-10 years' experience in high-hazard chemical or heavy industry .

• Strong technical knowledge of process safety and regulatory requirements.

• Confident communicator from shop floor to senior management .

• Skilled at balancing day-to-day troubleshooting with long-term improvement.

This is a senior, hands-on role with wide responsibility for keeping a multi-million-pound plant safe and compliant.

Apply now to join a team where your expertise directly shapes plant safety and efficiency.

Process Safety Engineer (Chemical)

55,000 + 65,000 + Annual Bonus Scheme + Progression + Private Pension Scheme + Occupational Health Advisor Access + Private Medical

Manchester & Surrounding Areas: Swinton, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Eccles, Failsworth, Droylsden, Denton, Stretford, Urmston

Are you a Chemical / Process Safety Engineer with experience in a COMAH environment, eager to take your career to the next level and be known as a technical expert within a growing Industry with full autonomy to develop manufacturing processes?

On offer is a highly autonomous role where you will play a key part in implementing safety processes that support current plant operations, ensuring a high level of safety and reliability during production, and fostering a culture of safe, high-performance operations

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a world-renowned manufacturer with years of success and continued growth. As they expand their operations, they're seeking skilled leaders to strengthen their management team and drive excellence.

This role suits a Chemical / Process Safety Engineer, from a COMAH background, looking to join a global manufacturer, offering progression, autonomy and further training opportunities.

The Role:

• Implementing and developing new and existing Process Safety Management Systems
• Providing technical process safety support and acting upon recommendations from audits.
• Championing and ensuring risk assessment is sufficient for operations and production.

The Person:

• Experience working within a Chemical Environment in a process safety role
• Engineering Degree Qualified
• Chemicals & TOP Tier COMAH Site Background

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Sales Engineer (Chemical Industry)

50,000 - 55,000 (OTE 75K) + Commission + Remote + 34 Days Holiday + Excellent Pension

Remote - Midlands/North/Scotland patch

Are you a Sales Engineer with experience selling into the Chemical industry, looking to play a part in shaping the future of an expanding company's sales department, in a new role which you can truly mould into your own?

This company are a truly global business with operations in nearly 30 companies, supplying specialist products into some of the most exciting clients in manufacturing. With excellent training and development on offer, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a niche, specialist team supplying specifically to the chemical industry.

In this role you'll be responsible for an even split of new business and account management, building relationships by being out in the field across the Midlands, North and Scotland.

This role would suit a Sales Engineer who's previously sold into the chemical industry, looking for a consultative sales role in a thriving manufacturer, who will support your development and offer a great commission scheme.

The Role:

• Selling specialist components into the chemical industry
• Even split of BD and account management
• Consultative, value adding sales approach
• 4 days out in the field, travelling to meet customers; 1 day WFH
• Quarterly and annual commission scheme with OTE 75k

The Person:

• Sales Engineer
• Experience selling to Chemical manufacturers

Reference BBBH 21151

Keywords: Sales Engineer, BD, BDM, Account Manager, Estimator, Sales, Field, North, Midlands, Scotland, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Manufacturer

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Development Chemist require based in West Yorkshire on a permanent contract. Requiring a degree in Chemistry (or similar), with recent, proven industrial experience of formulating new and existing products is desired. A range of sectors can be considered, with experience of developing lubricants, oils & greases desirable.

Title: Development Chemist

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: 26,000 - 40,000 (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a global, market leading specialist developer and manufacturer of a range of industrial chemicals including fluids, lubricants, oils and other speciality products. They are now seeking a Development Chemist to join their multifunctional team in West Yorkshire to support in developing both new and existing products within the portfolio. The role will also involve testing products, supporting in analysis and scale-up activities and supporting in process improvements. This role will suit candidates who have experience in developing and formulating new and existing products with the industrial chemicals space, with recent lubricant, grease or oil development experience desirable. Recent Chemistry graduates who have knowledge or who have completed in research project in relevant fields are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits: You will join a highly successful company, with an opportunity to make a great impact. 35 hours - Monday to Friday, with flexibility on start and finish times. 25 days holiday and plus bank holidays. Potential for an annual bonus and company pension scheme.

Role/Description

• Support in the formulation and development of both new and existing products
• Testing new formulations
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and procurement records for new products
• Support with analysis and developing new analytical methods
• Assist in scale-up activities of new and existing formulations
• Support other departments as necessary

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry (or similar)
  • Recent Chemistry graduates who have knowledge or who have completed in research project in relevant fields are encouraged to apply
• Recent, proven industrial experience of formulating new and existing products
  • A range of sectors can be considered, with experience of developing lubricants, oils & greases desirable
• Awareness of GLP quality requirements

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If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed).

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Keywords: development, chemist, chemistry, formulation, formulating, NPD, new product development, lubricant, lubrication, metalworking, fluids, oils, surfactant, coatings, personal care, homecare, R&D, research and development, adhesives, sealant.

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Graduate Chemical Engineer (Process)

30,000 + Training + Progression + Flexible Hours

Manchester

Are you a Chemical Engineering graduate, with a year in industry / work placement under your belt, looking to kickstart your career as a Process Engineer in a leading specialist manufacturer?

Do you want to undergo further specialist training to become a skilled engineer, with a clear progression path on offer?

On offer is the opportunity to join an innovator in chemical manufacturing which is going through a massive period of growth. With new sites opening and 70% growth over the last 4 years, they're in a great position to invest in the next generation of engineers.

In this role you'll support continuous improvement projects within the production site, learning about the maintenance process to support on CAPEX projects. You'll be given real opportunity from day 1 to lead small projects and develop your problem-solving skills.

This role would suit a Graduate Chemical Engineer looking for the rare opportunity to be trained by an award-winning company which values its staff with flexible hours, great remuneration and ongoing development opportunities.

The Role:

• Shadowing Senior Process Engineer
• Working in a production facility across maintenance and projects team
• Supporting CAPEX projects
• Flexible hours policy

The Person:

• Graduate Chemical Engineer

Keywords: graduate, grad, chemical, engineer, degree, process, project, maintenance, manufacturer, Manchester, warrington, irlam

Reference: BBBH20941b

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Process Safety Engineer - 65,000
Salary: Competitive
Location: Manchester

Are you a seasoned Process Safety Engineer looking for a hands-on role on a top-tier COMAH chemical site ? Join a team driving safe, efficient, and compliant operations in a high-hazard environment.

What you'll do:

• Maintain and improve the safety management system (COMAH, REACH, ISO).

• Lead HAZOPs , plant modifications, and process safety improvements.

• Commission new or modified plant, ensuring compliance and operational reliability.

• Support new process introductions, training operators for safe operation.

• Work closely with HSE, auditors, contractors, and plant teams .

Who we're looking for:

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (Chartered preferred).

• 5-10 years' experience in high-hazard chemical or heavy industry .

• Strong technical knowledge of process safety and regulatory requirements.

• Confident communicator from shop floor to senior management .

• Skilled at balancing day-to-day troubleshooting with long-term improvement.

This is a senior, hands-on role with wide responsibility for keeping a multi-million-pound plant safe and compliant.

Apply now to join a team where your expertise directly shapes plant safety and efficiency.

Sales Engineer (Chemical Industry)

50,000 - 55,000 (OTE 75K) + Commission + Remote + 34 Days Holiday + Excellent Pension

Remote - Midlands/North/Scotland patch

Are you a Sales Engineer with experience selling into the Chemical industry, looking to play a part in shaping the future of an expanding company's sales department, in a new role which you can truly mould into your own?

This company are a truly global business with operations in nearly 30 companies, supplying specialist products into some of the most exciting clients in manufacturing. With excellent training and development on offer, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a niche, specialist team supplying specifically to the chemical industry.

In this role you'll be responsible for an even split of new business and account management, building relationships by being out in the field across the Midlands, North and Scotland.

This role would suit a Sales Engineer who's previously sold into the chemical industry, looking for a consultative sales role in a thriving manufacturer, who will support your development and offer a great commission scheme.

The Role:

• Selling specialist components into the chemical industry
• Even split of BD and account management
• Consultative, value adding sales approach
• 4 days out in the field, travelling to meet customers; 1 day WFH
• Quarterly and annual commission scheme with OTE 75k

The Person:

• Sales Engineer
• Experience selling to Chemical manufacturers

Reference BBBH 21151

Keywords: Sales Engineer, BD, BDM, Account Manager, Estimator, Sales, Field, North, Midlands, Scotland, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Manufacturer

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Graduate Chemical Engineer (Process)

30,000 + Training + Progression + Flexible Hours

Manchester

Are you a Chemical Engineering graduate, with a year in industry / work placement under your belt, looking to kickstart your career as a Process Engineer in a leading specialist manufacturer?

Do you want to undergo further specialist training to become a skilled engineer, with a clear progression path on offer?

On offer is the opportunity to join an innovator in chemical manufacturing which is going through a massive period of growth. With new sites opening and 70% growth over the last 4 years, they're in a great position to invest in the next generation of engineers.

In this role you'll support continuous improvement projects within the production site, learning about the maintenance process to support on CAPEX projects. You'll be given real opportunity from day 1 to lead small projects and develop your problem-solving skills.

This role would suit a Graduate Chemical Engineer looking for the rare opportunity to be trained by an award-winning company which values its staff with flexible hours, great remuneration and ongoing development opportunities.

The Role:

• Shadowing Senior Process Engineer
• Working in a production facility across maintenance and projects team
• Supporting CAPEX projects
• Flexible hours policy

The Person:

• Graduate Chemical Engineer

Keywords: graduate, grad, chemical, engineer, degree, process, project, maintenance, manufacturer, Manchester, warrington, irlam

Reference: BBBH20941b

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.