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Senior Process Engineer - Cement

£Very Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (commutable from Sheffield, Macclesfield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington)

Are you a cement process optimisation expert ready to lead innovation, boost efficiency, and support decarbonisation at one of the UK's most technically advanced cement plants?

We're hiring a Senior Process Engineer for a nationally significant cement facility located near Buxton, Derbyshire. The site features a state-of-the-art pre-calciner kiln, automated sampling, and advanced digital control system. This is a strategic role with strong progression potential and a chance to drive performance and sustainability at scale.

The Role: You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and quality teams to:

  • Optimise kiln and clinker performance, reduce heat and power consumption

  • Lead initiatives to boost alternative fuel substitution (e.g. SRF, MBM)

  • Support decarbonisation and emissions targets in line with net-zero goals

  • Contribute to a multi-year CAPEX and plant debottlenecking programme

  • Use real-time data from DCS, PI systems, and PXP (FLS expert systems) to analyse plant performance

  • Prepare for the integration of AI-driven predictive control technologies

  • Engage in technical audits and cross-site knowledge sharing

  • Play a key role in future projects like carbon capture, calcined clays, and low-clinker cement innovation

    Requirements:

  • Degree-qualified in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field

  • Minimum 5 years of cement process experience in a continuous, high-output environment

  • Skilled in kiln operations, clinker quality management, and process data analytics

  • Familiar with emissions targets, sustainability metrics, and energy efficiency initiatives

  • Hands-on experience with DCS/PI/PXP platforms; SCADA or model predictive control is a plus

  • Strong ownership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

  • Collaborative approach with leadership potential

    Salary & Benefits:

  • £Very Competitive salary depending on experience

  • Annual bonus and private healthcare

  • Pension scheme

  • Relocation support and visa sponsorship may be considered

  • Full support for IChemE chartership

    This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the technical performance of a key UK cement plant and contribute to the industry's net-zero journey.

    Apply now quoting #(phone number removed) to learn more about how your cement process expertise could drive innovation and operational excellence
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