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Lead Safety & Sustainability at a Specialist Polymer Manufacturer

Our client, a batch manufacturer of polymer resins, is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and safety culture across their COMAH-regulated site.

Your Impact

You'll oversee all health, safety, and environmental operations, including:

Managing ISO 45001 & 14001 systems

Leading audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments

Overseeing COSHH, emergency response, and site fire safety

Supporting process safety (HAZOP, LOPA, ALARP)

Managing the site environmental permit and regulatory liaison

Promoting best practice and green chemistry principles

What You'll Bring

Strong HSE background in chemical or process industries

Knowledge of UK HSE legislation and COMAH

Leadership in driving culture, compliance, and performance

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Ready to lead HSE strategy and make a lasting difference? Apply today or contact Mark Stuart at Smart4 Chemicals and join a forward-thinking manufacturer committed to operational excellence and environmental responsibility.

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Production Area Coordinator - Award-Winning Manufacturer

Permanent, 48 Hours per week, £12.60 per hour

Days: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 6pm

Do you take pride in maintaining high standards and supporting smooth operations in a fast-paced industrial environment? Join an award-winning specialist chemicals and polymers manufacturer, where every role matters and your contribution keeps the wheels turning.

We're looking for a Production Area Coordinator to take responsibility for ensuring the production, yard, and compound areas are maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with the Production Supervisor, you'll support loading/unloading of road tankers, manage housekeeping across site, and help coordinate day-to-day materials handling and stock management.

This is a hands-on, full-time permanent role that's critical to our operations; and a fantastic opportunity to grow within a dynamic manufacturing business.

What we're looking for:

Experience in a chemical or process industry (COMAH site experience desirable)

Ability to follow instructions, manage stock, and handle materials safely

Forklift Truck experience (valid licence preferred)

Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused mindset

Willingness to comply with safety protocols and maintain PPE standards

A flexible, hands-on approach to working in a fast-paced environment

If you're ready to take ownership of your area and play a vital role in a leading manufacturing team, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values precision, teamwork, and operational excellence.

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Production Process Operators - Award-Winning Manufacturer

Permanent, 48 hours per week: 2 roles are available;

Nights: Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 6am, £14.50 per hour

Days: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 6pm, £13.50 per hour

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for working in a hands-on, high-quality production environment? We're looking for 2 x Production Process Operators (1 x days / 1 x nights) to join a multi-award-winning specialist chemicals and polymer manufacturer in Greater Manchester.

As a key member of our client's production team, you'll be at the heart of batch manufacturing processes; mixing, monitoring, and producing high-performance chemical products that meet the exacting standards customers rely on.

This is a permanent role offering stability, training, and long-term opportunity in a well established and growing business.

We're looking for someone who:

Takes pride in producing high-quality work

Has experience or interest in chemical or industrial manufacturing

Communicates effectively and works well as part of a team

Understands the importance of health, safety, and environmental procedures

Has an FLT licence (desirable, not essential)

Is proactive, responsible, and eager to learn

If you're looking for a role where you can grow your skills and be part of a respected team making industry-leading products; apply now. Take your next step in manufacturing with a company that values safety, quality, and its people.

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Production Manager - Award-Winning Manufacturer - Greater Manchester

Permanent

35 hours/week

£45k to £50k + benefits

Are you a proven production leader ready to take charge in a fast-paced, high-performing manufacturing environment? Join an award-winning specialist chemicals and polymers manufacturer at the forefront of innovation in Greater Manchester.

We are seeking a Production Manager to oversee the efficient, safe, and high-quality operation of our client's plant. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll manage a team of Supervisors and production personnel across a multi-shift system, ensuring that production targets are met while continuously driving improvements in performance, safety, and quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence operations in a business that is thriving and highly respected in its field.

We're looking for someone who brings:

A background in manufacturing, ideally in chemicals or a similar sector

Experience managing direct reports and leading shift-based teams

Working knowledge of ISO systems and health & safety (NEBOSH or IOSH preferred)

A degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (desirable but not essential)

If you're ready to take the next step in your production career with a company that values innovation, quality, and its people - apply today. Be part of something award-winning.

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Opportunity for a Process Safety Engineer to join an award winning polymers and specialist chemicals manufacturer in Greater Manchester.

As a Senior Process Saftey Engineer you will be responsible for technical safety support, ensuring implementation of process safety and regulatory requirements including DSEAR and COMAH.

Duties include;

Produce technical safety and process engineering deliverablesDevelop safety engineering philosophiesChair, lead and participate in process safety assessments / studies including HAZID, HAZOP and SILInput to project design assurance reviews (P&ID, constructability, etc)Develop and implement functional safety plans

You should have;

Degree qualified in relevant engineering disciplineRelevant professional experience working as a Process Safety Engineer at a senior levelExperience and proficiency in process operationsDemonstrable knowledge of COMAH, DESAR plus latest risk assessment techniques / relevant H&S legislationDemonstrable experience of leading safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA)Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention (HAZOP, PHA, etc)

For more information or a confidential conversation please contact Mark Stuart at Smart4Checmials.

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Do you have experience working in an R&D or formulations laboratory?

Are you looking for a new opportunity to join a market leader in their sector? I am looking for an application chemist to join the Technical Department, where they develop products that are used in a range of speciality chemical industries.

What are the responsibilities of the role?

You will be contributing to the development of application testing, whilst developing new products that are unique to customer applications. This will include taking into account and calculating scale-up feasibility. There will also be some collaboration with the sales team, to assist with technical discussions and occasional site visits.

Who are they looking for?

BSc Chemistry (or similar discipline) is essential - MSc/PhD is desirableExperience working in R&D, applications or Formulations is essential Project management and customer support experience would be desirable

If this sounds like you, then do not hesitate to apply with an up-to-date CV (word format, no more than 2 sides of A4)

Please note, this role/client cannot provide sponsorship.

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Opportunity for a Process Safety Engineer to join an award winning polymers and specialist chemicals manufacturer in Greater Manchester.

As a Senior Process Saftey Engineer you will be responsible for technical safety support, ensuring implementation of process safety and regulatory requirements including DSEAR and COMAH.

Duties include;

Produce technical safety and process engineering deliverablesDevelop safety engineering philosophiesChair, lead and participate in process safety assessments / studies including HAZID, HAZOP and SILInput to project design assurance reviews (P&ID, constructability, etc)Develop and implement functional safety plans

You should have;

Degree qualified in relevant engineering disciplineRelevant professional experience working as a Process Safety Engineer at a senior levelExperience and proficiency in process operationsDemonstrable knowledge of COMAH, DESAR plus latest risk assessment techniques / relevant H&S legislationDemonstrable experience of leading safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA)Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention (HAZOP, PHA, etc)

For more information or a confidential conversation please contact Mark Stuart at Smart4Checmials.

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