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Process Engineer / Technologist
Location: West Lancashire
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent | Full-time | On-site
We are supporting a fast-growing, forward-thinking engineering business based in a newly built, state-of-the-art facility in West Lancashire. This company develops and manufactures specialist systems used for high-temperature waste treatment and thermal processing applications across international markets.
As part of their ongoing growth, they are looking for a Process Engineer / Technologist to join their technical team. This is a pivotal role working at the interface of commercial and engineering teams to ensure the thermal systems specified are not only technically sound and compliant, but also commercially viable and buildable.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and specifying the process side of thermal treatment equipment - including sizing of chambers, combustion requirements, and emissions considerations - while taking into account chemical reaction behaviour, material characteristics, and international compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop thermal process specifications and define parameters including temperature ranges, residence time, flow characteristics, and emissions
Calculate equipment sizing and layout requirements based on waste input types and performance expectations
Work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and project teams to ensure designs meet customer needs and can be manufactured efficiently
Ensure compliance with local and global environmental and safety regulations
Support the creation of technical documentation for proposals and project delivery
Contribute to continuous improvement in thermal process design and performance
Ideal Background:
Degree in Process, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or similar
Strong background in process engineering, particularly involving combustion, thermal systems or heat-transfer applications
Comfortable applying engineering principles to complex chemical and thermal problems
Awareness of environmental compliance, emissions control and regulatory frameworks
Experience working cross-functionally with commercial and technical stakeholders
Strong technical documentation and modelling skills
What's on Offer:
Salary up to 55,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to be part of a growing company investing in long-term innovation
A modern, collaborative working environment with plenty of new projects
4-day working week with flexible start and finish times
Real progression opportunities and a clear path toward senior roles
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business at the forefront of developing responsible, globally deployed high-temperature treatment systems - where engineering innovation meets environmental impact.
To apply or for a confidential conversation, contact James Taylor on (phone number removed).
Let me know if you'd like a version that sounds more technical or more commercially led.
