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Process Safety Engineer

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Greater Manchester

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Process Safety Engineer - Chemicals Manufacturing - Manchester - £45-50k + benefits
The Opportunity
We’re working with a well-established and growing speciality chemicals manufacturer to appoint a Process Safety Engineer at their upper tier COMAH regulated site in Greater Manchester.
This is a key role supporting safe operations, process improvement, and regulatory compliance across a complex batch manufacturing environment. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of process safety on-site and influence best practice.
Long term, the goal is for this person to step into Process Safety Management and take full responsibility for all Process Safety related activities onsite.
The Role
As Process Safety Engineer, you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating process risks across the site. You’ll work closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe design and operation of chemical processes.
Key responsibilities include:
  * Leading and facilitating HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessments
  * Supporting COMAH compliance and regulatory requirements
  * Managing and improving Process Safety Management (PSM) systems
  * Overseeing Management of Change (MOC) processes
  * Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions
  * Defining and maintaining safe operating limits and procedures
  * Supporting new product/process introduction from a safety perspective
  * Engaging with site teams to promote a strong process safety culture
About You
We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:
  * Experience in process safety within chemical, pharmaceutical, or COMAH environments
  * Strong knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment techniques (HAZOP, LOPA etc.)
  * Understanding of COMAH, DSEAR, and relevant UK regulations
  * A degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  * Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across teams
Why Apply?
  * Opportunity to work on a COMAH-regulated site with varied processes
  * High level of autonomy and impact within the role
  * Supportive and growing business with ongoing investment
  * Development into Process Safety Management

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