I am currently recruiting for a client near Cardiff, looking for a Process Engineer on a 6 month contract.

The role is for an interesting client with a lot of history and will test your abilities in Chemical and Metallurgy engineering.

Duties:

Design, develop, optimise, and scale up processes for the efficient recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste. Conduct laboratory trials, pilot studies, and scale-up to production level. Monitor and optimise process performance to improve yield, safety, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with environmental, health & safety, and quality standards. Provide technical support and troubleshooting to production teams. Prepare process design documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, functional specifications, risk assessments). Support commissioning activities, including FAT/SFAT, RAMS, and root cause analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Engineering, Operations, SHE). Manage and report on small-scale projects, budgets, and timelines. Essential Skills Required:

Degree in Process, Chemical, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering (or related field). Minimum 2 years' experience in process engineering (preferably in metal recovery, chemical, or related industries). Hands-on experience with process design, optimisation, and scale-up. Strong knowledge of process safety (HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR, ATEX, Risk Assessment). Experience with commissioning processes and troubleshootin...