Process Engineer
- Location:
-
Worcester
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/090927
Role
Contract 3-6 Months
IR35: Outside IR35
Our client has a requirement for a Process / Chemical Engineer (Vacuum Distillation), who will be required to work on a contract basis in the West Midlands.
Role Purpose:
To support site operations by identifying practical ways to optimise throughput of a high-volume waste oil reprocessing plant using vacuum distillation. The engineer will work closely with the site team, providing hands-on advice to improve operational efficiency and assess potential capacity upgrades.
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Identify operational improvements and plant optimisation opportunities
- Assess and recommend options for larger-scale capacity increases, including CAPEX proposals
- Work on-site with the plant team, providing real-world engineering input
- Support troubleshooting and enhancement of existing vacuum distillation processes
- Provide clear, actionable recommendations for throughput improvement
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Proven experience in vacuum distillation operations
- Process or Chemical Engineering background
- Hands-on, practical approach to plant operations and troubleshooting
- Experience with operational plant optimisation and capacity studies
- Familiarity with PLC-controlled systems (site uses remote HMI)
- Comfortable working in a site-based role with close interaction with operations teams
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group, we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Process / Chemical Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity.