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Yard Marshall (Monday to Friday) Industry: Chemical Manufacturing & Logistics A leading chemical manufacturing company seeking a proactive and safety-focused Yard Marshall to join our busy Transport Department at our Port Clarence site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV professional with ADR knowledge to play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of vehicles and trailers across our operation. Working Monday to Friday, you will be at the heart of all of their transport activities, supporting drivers, maintaining site safety standards, and helping to optimise fleet movements. Key Responsibilities • Manage and monitor the parking and positioning of tractors and trailers across the Port Clarence site., • Support the efficient turnaround of company and contract drivers collecting loaded trailers., • Assist in reducing loading overtime activities at our Seal Sands operation., • Act as the first point of contact for drivers commencing their shifts., • Promote safe, efficient, and compliant working practices in line with transport legislation and company procedures., • Monitor yard activities and report any non-conformities or safety concerns to the Transport Team., • Ensure site safety protocols are followed at all times., • Maintain accurate records of trailer movements and changes during shunting operations., • Pre-load backloads as directed by the Transport Office., • Support continuous operational improvement and effective communication between transport teams and drivers. What We're Looking For • Essential Requirements, • HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence. ADR Qualification. • Strong understanding of ADR regulations and transport compliance requirements., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, drivers, contractors, and site personnel., • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills., • A proactive approach to safety and operational efficiency. Personal Attributes • Reliable and professional., • Safety-conscious with a commitment to best practice., • Team-oriented with a positive attitude., • Able to work independently and make sound decisions., • Flexible and willing to undertake additional reasonable duties as required. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Monday to Friday working pattern with no regular weekend requirement., • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing chemical manufacturing business., • Ongoing training and development opportunities., • Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement., • Participation in company performance and development programmes., • Additional Expectations The successful candidate will: • Positively represent the company to customers, suppliers, and contractors., • Comply with all employment, health & safety, and environmental obligations., • Support and maintain compliance with ISO standards and company procedures., • Maximise personal performance through the effective use of skills, technology, and best practice., • Work in accordance with all company Human Resources policies and procedures. If you are an experienced HGV professional with ADR qualifications and are looking for a challenging role where safety, teamwork, and operational excellence are valued, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become an integral part of our transport operation.

Class 1 ADR Tanker Driver (4 On / 4 Off) Location: Port Clarence • Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off, • £26.35 Overtime rate (On non shifted days), • £40 per night out, • 17.5 days holiday, in addition to the public bank holidays Are you an experienced Class 1 Tanker Driver with ADR qualifications looking for a stable role within a leading chemical manufacturing business? We are seeking a professional and safety-conscious Class 1 ADR Tanker Driver to our clients transport team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established organisation, delivering specialist chemicals to customers across the UK while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service. The Role As a Class 1 Tanker Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of hazardous chemicals in bulk tankers throughout the UK. You will play a key role in ensuring products are delivered on time while adhering to all relevant transport, health & safety, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities • Safely transport hazardous chemicals in tanker vehicles to customer sites across the UK., • Ensure full compliance with ADR regulations and all transport legislation., • Conduct vehicle and equipment checks before, during, and after journeys., • Maintain accurate driving, delivery, and compliance records., • Adhere to Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations at all times., • Wear and maintain appropriate PPE in accordance with company procedures., • Deliver exceptional customer service and represent the company professionally., • Communicate effectively with customers, transport planners, and colleagues., • Follow all company Health & Safety, ISO, and operational procedures., • Ensure all work is completed to the highest professional standard. Essential Requirements • Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence., • ADR qualification with Classes 8 & 9 as a minimum., • Previous tanker driving experience., • Valid Driver CPC qualification., • Digital Tachograph Card., • Clean or near-clean driving licence., • Strong understanding of UK road networks and route planning., • Excellent awareness of transport legislation and compliance requirements., • A professional, reliable, and safety-focused approach. Desirable Skills • Previous experience transporting hazardous chemicals., • Experience working within the chemical manufacturing or industrial sector., • Strong customer service and communication skills. What they Offer • Competitive salary package., • Consistent 4 On / 4 Off shift pattern providing excellent work-life balance., • Secure, long-term employment with a respected industry leader., • Ongoing training and development opportunities., • Modern fleet and high safety standards., • Supportive team environment. Why Join Us? Safety, professionalism, and customer service are at the heart of everything they do. If you're an experienced ADR-qualified tanker driver looking for a rewarding role where your skills are valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that keeps the UK's chemical industry moving safely and efficiently.

Mechanical Engineer Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Recruit-i is delighted to be partnering with a leading industrial manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer for a highly automated, top-tier process manufacturing facility in the North East. This is an excellent opportunity to become the mechanical technical authority within a complex COMAH-regulated environment, playing a pivotal role in ensuring plant reliability, asset integrity and continuous improvement. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of the site's mechanical systems, supporting safe and reliable plant operations whilst driving engineering excellence. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the technical authority for mechanical equipment and rotating assets. Improving equipment reliability, asset integrity and maintenance strategies. Leading mechanical fault finding, root cause analysis and breakdown investigations. Planning and delivering maintenance activities, shutdowns and plant outages. Providing mechanical engineering input into capital projects and plant modifications. Managing contractors and specialist engineering services. Supporting statutory compliance, inspections and mechanical governance. Promoting a strong Safety First culture across engineering activities. Participating in the site's emergency response rota as Site Main Controller (training provided where required). Essential Experience To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate: Degree (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (minimum HNC/HND). Proven mechanical engineering experience within a chemical, process or heavy industrial manufacturing environment . Experience working on a Top Tier COMAH site or other high-hazard process industry. Strong knowledge of: Rotating equipment and mechanical systems. Reliability engineering and preventative maintenance strategies. Statutory inspections and pressure systems (PSSR). Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Experience of any of the following would be advantageous: Bioethanol or process manufacturing. Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. CMMS systems (such as PEMAC). Contractor and service contract management. What We're Looking For We're seeking an engineer who: Is passionate about safety and engineering excellence. Takes ownership and accountability. Has a continuous improvement mindset. Enjoys solving complex engineering challenges. Builds strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams. If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to join a business investing in reliability, engineering excellence and long-term operational performance, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Process Engineer 📍 Sedgefield or Wilton | Competitive package We’re looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join a growing engineering team, leading the delivery of complex process development and scale-up projects across biotech and advanced manufacturing environments. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll combine technical depth with project leadership. You will be supporting everything from early-stage development through to pilot-scale design, build, and commissioning. What you’ll be doing: • Identifying new technologies and translating these into future project opportunities, • Leading process engineering inputs across projects, from concept through to pilot-scale delivery, • Undertaking techno-economic analyses and lifecycle assessments for novel processes, • Delivering engineering calculations, technical reports, and design documentation to a high standard, • Supporting design, specification, and commissioning of process equipment and facilities, • Engaging with vendors and supporting equipment selection and procurement activities, • Contributing to Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, • Planning and executing experimental and pilot-scale activities, analysing and interpreting data, • Supporting business development activities and contributing to proposals and client engagement, • Ensuring compliance with SHE, GMP, and quality standards across all activities, • Building strong internal and external networks, acting as a credible technical expert, • Coaching and mentoring colleagues, contributing to capability development across the team, • Participating in hazard studies and risk assessments About you: • Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering (or similar), • Strong industry experience in process engineering, ideally across scale-up, pilot plants, or complex process systems, particularly in early stage engineering, • Proven ability to deliver technical solutions and solve complex engineering challenges, • Experience with process design, equipment specification, and commissioning, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence across teams Desirable: • Chartered (or working towards), • Masters degree (or equivalent) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering (or similar), • Experience in biotech, fermentation, or food-grade/regulated environments, • Familiarity with high-hazard processes and safety design principles, • Experience with pilot-scale facility design or novel technology scale-up This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can lead technically, influence project direction, and contribute to the development of innovative process technologies.

Lead commercial control across a major UK manufacturing site We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major chemical / process manufacturing site in Teesside. The plant is entering an exciting new stage, with renewed focus on commercial control, project delivery, maintenance investment, governance and cost performance . This is a key commercial role where you will provide senior quantity surveying and commercial management support across site maintenance and project activity. What youll be doing You will: Manage commercial and cost control activity across your area of responsibility. Prepare cost estimates, budgets, accruals, forecasts and commercial reports. Produce and review Cost Value Reports and reconciliation documents. Review and verify contractor valuations and invoices. Support tendering, procurement strategies and contract negotiations. Prepare tender packages and evaluate contractor submissions. Manage contracts, variations, claims, change orders and scope changes. Support contractor management meetings. Monitor cost, programme, productivity, man-hours and KPIs. Identify value engineering and commercial improvement opportunities. Work closely with site teams, engineering, project delivery teams, contractors and suppliers. What were looking for You will need: A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Significant post-graduate experience in quantity surveying or commercial management. Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear, chemical, process, infrastructure or another regulated industry. Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, valuations, contract administration and final accounts. Experience managing contractor valuations, invoices, variations, claims and change orders. Strong Excel and commercial reporting capability. SAP experience, or experience using similar ERP / commercial systems. The ability to interpret complex contract, commercial and project information. Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills. The confidence to work collaboratively while maintaining appropriate commercial challenge. Useful experience It would be beneficial if you have experience of: 15+ years post-graduate experience in quantity surveying or commercial management. Live operational sites within petrochemical, chemical, COMAH, energy or heavy industrial environments. Maintenance and CAPEX project environments. Mentoring junior commercial staff or supporting site teams. Leading monthly contractor management meetings. Procurement programmes and commercial procedures. Value engineering, productivity analysis and man-hour reporting. Improving commercial systems, governance and working practices. Membership of RICS or another relevant professional body. Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK process manufacturing site during an important stage of change and development. You will have the opportunity to: Lead commercial control across live site activity. Support maintenance and CAPEX project delivery. Influence cost performance, governance and contractor management. Work in a complex, regulated manufacturing environment. Make a visible impact across commercial, engineering and project teams. TPBN1_UKTJ

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit an Operative for the regional division of a £75m waste company. Independently-owned and with a strong family business ethos. Offering a range of employee benefits and have a strong tradition of helping to develop the careers of those who help us shine. Their guiding principle is “It’s all about the people” and many of their almost 500 workers have been with them for decades. This is an exciting time to join this team who currently expanding due to a strong standing within the industry and excellent reputation for the quality of work delivered to their clients. Main duties will include: • Offloading and loading pallets of mixed chemical waste containers from curtain-sider vehicles via counterbalance forklift truck, • Operation of a fork-lift truck for the movement of packaged materials between storage areas and processing areas., • Ensuring packaged materials are placed into storage within bunded areas following instructions on segregation of hazards under supervision of a chemist., • Sorting & segregation of chemical waste streams and repack/unpack waste., • Assisting current members of staff with recycling waste across the site., • Breaking down materials to maximise recycling., • Using Forklift truck to load lorry’s and move materials around site., • Emptying bins and replacing bags in offices and factory floor., • Will be operating various machinery., • Will involve some degree of manual handling tasks and various other tasks., • Working outdoors full PPE provided., • Assisting with plant cleaning duties & ensuring working areas are kept tidy at the end of each day., • Training will be provided. To be considered, applicants should have: • Forklift Licence, • Experience working within a Waste Treatment Plant or Waste Transfer station, • Experience in dealing with hazardous waste is desirable but not essential, • Self-starter who can deliver to deadlines, • Ability to deliver excellent customer service, • Excellent organisation & communication skills Benefits include: • £28,000 to £28,500 based on relevant experience., • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Yearly pay rise in line with inflation, • Yearly bonus scheme, • Pension scheme includes up to 4.5% contribution from employer, • Healthshield plan for Dental and Optical, Wellbeing, Prescriptions and access online GP

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit an Operative for the regional division of a £75m waste company. Independently-owned and with a strong family business ethos. Offering a range of employee benefits and have a strong tradition of helping to develop the careers of those who help us shine. Their guiding principle is “It’s all about the people” and many of their almost 500 workers have been with them for decades. This is an exciting time to join this team who currently expanding due to a strong standing within the industry and excellent reputation for the quality of work delivered to their clients. Main duties will include: Offloading and loading pallets of mixed chemical waste containers from curtain-sider vehicles via counterbalance forklift truck Operation of a fork-lift truck for the movement of packaged materials between storage areas and processing areas. Ensuring packaged materials are placed into storage within bunded areas following instructions on segregation of hazards under supervision of a chemist. Sorting & segregation of chemical waste streams and repack/unpack waste. Assisting current members of staff with recycling waste across the site. Breaking down materials to maximise recycling. Using Forklift truck to load lorry’s and move materials around site. Emptying bins and replacing bags in offices and factory floor. Will be operating various machinery. Will involve some degree of manual handling tasks and various other tasks. Working outdoors full PPE provided. Assisting with plant cleaning duties & ensuring working areas are kept tidy at the end of each day. Training will be provided. To be considered, applicants should have: Forklift Licence Experience working within a Waste Treatment Plant or Waste Transfer station Experience in dealing with hazardous waste is desirable but not essential Self-starter who can deliver to deadlines Ability to deliver excellent customer service Excellent organisation & communication skills Benefits include: £28,000 to £28,500 based on relevant experience. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Yearly pay rise in line with inflation Yearly bonus scheme Pension scheme includes up to 4.5% contribution from employer * Healthshield plan for Dental and Optical, Wellbeing, Prescriptions and access online GP

Role Overview Wolviston Management Services is supporting the appointment of a QESH Officer to lead and manage Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health compliance across a manufacturing and chemical processing environment. This role is critical in ensuring the effective implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of integrated management systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for all QESH-related matters on site, driving compliance, operational excellence, and a proactive safety culture. A strong visible presence across site operations is essential. Key Responsibilities Management Systems & Compliance Lead and maintain integrated QESH management systems in line with ISO standards Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation Manage certification processes, including surveillance and recertification audits Maintain and improve SOPs, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and permit systems Audit & Assurance Coordinate internal and external audits Track and close out corrective actions in a timely manner Conduct routine inspections, audits, and compliance reviews Support customer and supplier audit activities Operational Risk & Safety Support risk management activities including HAZOP and Management of Change (MOC) Lead and support incident investigations and root cause analysis Promote and embed a strong safety-first culture across all operations Drive behavioural safety and workforce engagement initiatives Training & Culture Deliver QESH training programmes, inductions, and toolbox talks Maintain training matrices and competency records Promote continuous improvement and safety awareness across all site personnel Environmental Management Manage environmental compliance registers and monitoring programmes Oversee waste management, emissions, dust, noise, and spill control processes Ensure adherence to environmental legislation and sustainability practices Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting Act as primary liaison with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external stakeholders Provide regular performance reporting to senior leadership Develop and maintain QESH KPIs, dashboards, and board-level reporting Support strategic planning for long-term QESH improvements Operational Support Support engineering and operations teams in developing safe systems of work Assist with contractor management and permit-to-work systems Contribute to operational readiness and future scale-up activities Support emergency preparedness and response planning Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree in Engineering, Environmental, Chemical, Safety, or related discipline NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) Proven experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems Desirable ISO Lead/Internal Auditor qualification IOSH Managing Safely Experience within chemical processing or heavy industry environments Exposure to HAZOP and process safety methodologies Knowledge & Skills Extensive experience (10+ years) in QESH roles within industrial or manufacturing environments Strong understanding of UK/EU HSE and environmental legislation Demonstrated experience managing audits, compliance programmes, and documentation Proficient in risk management and safe systems of work Strong analytical and reporting capability, including board-level communication Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills High level of organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities Personal Attributes Strong safety leadership and proactive mindset Professional, solutions-focused approach High integrity and accountability Effective communicator across all organisational levels Adaptable and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Background TV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability. We are currently recruiting for a EC&I Department Head on behalf of our sister company TUV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS). The suitable person must be a graduate Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer, chartered with a minimum of 10 years experience. Key Responsibilities: Prepare scopes of work and estimates to support proposals. Assist in preparing project documents including scopes, schedules and reports. Deliver the EC&I engineering design scope to budgets and programmes. Co-ordinate/liaise with EC&I and other Engineering disciplines/client/package vendors. Design authority for all EC&I Prepare, check and/or approve design calculations, specifications, data sheets, reports, scope of work and drawings to British/International Standards and Codes of Practice. Design, develop, review and approve electrical and controls (IEC) engineering drawings, specifications and documents in line with national and international standards. Conduct electrical design calculations and approve calculations conducted by others including earthing, cable sizing, Short Circuit Calculation, Cantilever strength calculation, Battery Sizing calculations, voltage drop, lighting levels, cable tray fill and heat tracing etc. Prepare and review datasheets and/or procurement packages for electrical equipment. Preparation of key engineering design documents including SLDs, Schematic Diagrams, Cable Schedules and Layout Plans. Liaise with vendors, select and oversee purchase of EC&I equipment & components. Monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and client standards. Provide specialist design input to 3D models. Prepare Technical Analysis of proposals provided by equipment manufacturers and contractors. Interpret vendor and other discipline drawings/information. Attend and participate in safety reviews, risk reviews, planning reviews, model reviews and constructability reviews. Manage conflicting priorities among simultaneous projects. Identify and raise scope changes. Comply with Company Quality Manager Systems. Other professional duties as reasonably required. Key skills required include: Background in Heavy Engineering/Chemical/Petrochemical/Oil & Gas Industries. Minimum of 10 years of EC&I experience, preferably in oil & gas, chemicals and/or other high hazard process industries. Appropriate Technical Engineering Degree and preferably a Chartered Engineer with an appropriate institution. Knowledge of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry standard practices. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Ability to allocate work appropriately to design staff and monitor progress to meet project needs. Ability to work in both design office and operating plant environments. Comfortable dealing directly with both Clients and Vendors at all levels. Knowledge of ATEX and equipment for electrically hazardous areas. Knowledge or experience of Functional Safety, preferably holding a suitable Functional Safety qualification. Expertise using MS office suite and knowledge of AutoCAD. Experience in the use of AVEVA E3D. Experience in the design of HV and LV Power distribution systems, LHV/LV Switchgear Panels and MCCs. Experience in Relay Coordination, Load Flow, Short Circuit and Motor start studies. Exposure to IEC, IEEE, IS, CBIP & ANSI Standards. Proficiency in AUTOCAD, DIALUX, CG LUX Software. What can we offer you? Full Time Permanent position Company car 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays Annual bonus subject to company and individual performance A package of benefits: Group life insurance, workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, Salary sacrifice options Well-being Support Work in a friendly, diverse and high-qualified team with positive and cooperative working atmosphere NB (please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria) TPBN1_UKTJ