Chemical Engineer - Process Safety Development Role
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent benefits + early Friday finish |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 December 2025 |
| Location: | Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G74 5BU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DJS - 95745_1764064804 |
Summary
Chemical Engineer - Process Safety Development Role
Lanarkshire
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone at any stage of their chemical/process engineering journey who wants to build a career in Process Safety. Whether you're coming from an industrial placement, a graduate-level background, or a role in a process-led environment, full training and support are provided.
You'll work closely with the SHE Manager and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of Safety, Health and Environment and Process Safety activities within a high-hazard manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting the development and maintenance of SHE systems
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Assisting with compliance activities including COMAH, DSEAR and ATEX
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Helping coordinate permit-to-work and process isolation systems
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Contributing to risk assessments, incident investigations and audits
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Assisting with Management of Change (MoC) reviews
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Maintaining process safety indicators and documentation
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Supporting safety training and continuous improvement activities
We welcome applications from people who have:
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A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related subject
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Experience or exposure to a process-led environment such as chemicals, food and drink, brewing, plastics, packaging, FMCG or similar (this can include university projects, internships, placements or early career roles)
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A strong interest in process safety, risk management and how processes behave
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Good documentation and organisational skills
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NEBOSH General Certificate is helpful but training can be supported
What this role offers:
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Salary of up to £40k pa depending on experience
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A structured development plan covering key areas of process safety
- Mentoring from experienced SHE professionals
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A clear pathway into long-term roles such as Process Safety Specialist
If you're looking for a development-focused role that blends chemical engineering with safety, risk reduction and real operational experience, we'd be delighted to hear from you.