Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer

Contract Length: 12 Months

Location: Grangemouth Manufacturing Site

Rate: £41.81 per hour (PAYE) | £58.42 per hour (Umbrella)

Industry: Agrochemical Manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and focused Contract Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team at the Grangemouth Manufacturing Site . This role supports the production and formulation of agrochemicals that help farmers feed the world.

The successful candidate will bring strong chemical engineering fundamentals, hands-on process engineering experience, and a continuous improvement mindset to drive operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design & Optimisation

• Design and deliver process improvement programmes for Active Ingredient and Formulation Fill & Pack capital projects.
• Maximise capital and operating cost efficiencies while ensuring HSE excellence.
• Support plant operations through effective process troubleshooting and optimisation.

Technical Leadership

• Provide specialist process engineering expertise to project teams and production managers.
• Act as Process Owner for assigned manufacturing areas, ensuring technical integrity and robust process control.

Continuous Improvement

• Challenge established protocols and identify opportunities for process and operational improvements.
• Participate in cross-functional manufacturing support teams.
• Deliver scientific and technical work programmes safely and efficiently across sites.

Collaboration

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Quality .
• Engage with global functions to share best practices and align with corporate standards.

Essential Requirements

Education

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering .
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ practical process engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in capital project delivery and change execution .

Technical Skills

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of core chemical engineering principles.
• Experience with process simulation and design tools .
• Knowledge of HSE risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA , and related techniques.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within agrochemical or specialty chemical manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with batch processing operations .
• Project management experience.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including DSEAR, COMAH, and PER .