Senior Plant Chemist

6 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EVera Recruitment Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

This is a rare opportunity to spend
up to
18 months in Auckland, New Zealand
, before relocating to the
West Midlands, UK
. Ideal for an experienced professional seeking international exposure, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise in a new market, build cross-cultural leadership skills, and gain global best-practice experience while enjoying a unique personal adventure.

An innovative organisation is embarking on an exciting new chapter, leading a landmark collaborative R&D project co-funded by the UK Department for Business and Trade through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). In partnership with leading automotive, recycling, and academic institutions, the company is developing a sustainable, onshore circular battery supply chain for electric vehicles. As part of this initiative, it is designing, building, and operating a demonstration-scale, low-carbon hydrometallurgical facility to refine black mass recovered from lithium-ion batteries. The role will be supporting this demonstration-scale facility that processes black mass into refined metal salt outputs, giving successful candidates the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovation with lasting impact.

The
Senior Plant Chemist
will:

  • Lead and mentor a skilled analytical chemistry team.
  • Set up and manage an on-site laboratory to support plant operations.
  • Develop and implement sampling and analytical protocols.
  • Perform and oversee analysis using MP-AES, ICP-OES / MS, UV / vis, XRD, and TGA.
  • Optimise process stages including extraction, precipitation, and crystallisation.
  • Collaborate with engineers and operators to troubleshoot plant challenges and drive continuous improvement.

The
Senior Plant Chemist
will have:

  • MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related field.
  • 4+ years' experience in a commercial analytical or chemical laboratory.
  • Strong knowledge of inorganic analytical chemistry and method optimisation.
  • Hands-on experience with MP-AES, ICP-OES, UV / vis, TGA, and XRD.
  • Proven experience in method validation, compliance, and instrumentation.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

Ready to take your career global and make an impact in sustainable technology? If you're a hands-on, innovative chemist looking to lead a team and drive real-world change, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join an exciting, forward-thinking company on this journey.


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