Job Title: Process Chemical Safety Lead
Location: Newton Aycliffe, UK
Salary: Competitive salary + bonus potential (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
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Competitive benefits package
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Strong focus on work–life balance
The Company
We are recruiting a Process Chemical Safety Lead for a highly advanced UK-based semiconductor manufacturing organisation operating at the forefront of mission-critical technology. Backed by long-term investment and national infrastructure support, this business is entering an exciting growth phase, expanding its product portfolio and technical capabilities. You’ll be joining a collaborative, inclusive environment with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Working Hours:
Full-time, Monday to Friday (site-based)
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, employees benefit from structured career development, exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, and the opportunity to influence safety standards across a complex production environment.
Job Description
As the Process Chemical Safety Lead, you will champion process and chemical safety across a high-hazard manufacturing site. You will act as the technical authority for chemical plant design, operation, and compliance, embedding a strong safety culture throughout the organisation.
In this Process Chemical Safety Lead position, you will lead HAZOP/CHAZOP studies, develop safety matrices, and ensure chemical processes, waste streams, and equipment comply with legislation and internal standards. You will work closely with operations, engineering teams, regulators, and external consultants to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include overseeing chemical handling, storage, waste management, and Legionella control, developing site-wide safety training programmes, monitoring safety KPIs, and leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
Skills & Experience
The successful Process Chemical Safety Lead will demonstrate:
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Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
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NEBOSH Diploma with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience
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At least 3 years’ experience in chemical engineering or chemistry within a manufacturing environment
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Strong experience working with hazardous chemicals and chemical plant
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Proven expertise in HAZOP/CHAZOP, COSHH, REACH, and environmental standards
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Knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001 frameworks
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Excellent analytical, communication, and technical writing skills
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Ability to coach, mentor, and influence across multiple teams
Why Should You Apply?
This Process Chemical Safety Lead role offers a rare opportunity to shape safety strategy within a technically complex and fast-growing manufacturing environment. You’ll play a critical role in protecting people, processes, and infrastructure while contributing to next-generation technology development. If you’re looking for impact, autonomy, and long-term career progression, the Process Chemical Safety Lead position delivers all three.
