Divisional Mobile Process Chemist Graduate

We are seeking a skilled Mobile Process Chemist Graduate to join our team and contribute to the development of chemical processes that enhance product technical performance, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing costs within agreed timescales.

As a key member of the Divisional Operations team, you will play a critical role in projects, overseeing all aspects and providing expertise and skills to drive project success. You will be responsible for agreeing the scope and specifications of projects with stakeholders, including developing and updating standard specifications documents, developing new technologies, and agreeing safety strategies and measures.

You will support the Divisional Development & Process Leader in project planning, allocation of project resources, contractor supervision, cost estimation, and cost tracking. You will have a thorough understanding of our manufacturing lines as you will be involved in process development and commissioning, including the chemical laydown area, process control, laminators, and curing ovens.

It is essential that you have a strong understanding of raw materials to ensure the quality and compliance of our products with relevant technical declarations. You will evaluate raw materials efficiently and select suitability for adding to formulations.

You will manage health & safety at all stages of a project from conception through trials, installation, and commissioning into operation, ensuring compliance with Kingspan's Health & Safety policies at all times.

As part of the role, there will be an expectation to undergo an initial training period within the Research and Development (R&D) department for 6-12 months. Following this training period, you will transition to the Divisional Operations team. It is essential to have a willingness to relocate as there are opportunities to progress into a more senior role at one of the global manufacturing sites in the coming years.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree level in Chemistry (or related)
• Analytical approach to problem-solving
• High attention to detail
• Technical ability and knowledge of plant and process
• HAZOP Analysis
• IT literacy with particular experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Professional demeanour
• A full driver's license valid in the UK
• Additional Language(s) would be desirable
• Willingness to train and develop within the business
• Experience of working within a hazardous area

What We Offer:

• 25 days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Profit Related Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, & Adoption Leave
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
• Service Recognition Rewards
• Supported Professional Development

We are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry. We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Our mission is to accelerate a net-zero emissions future with the wellbeing of people and planet at its heart.