We are always keen to hear from talented individuals whose qualifications, experience and aspirations match the ambitions of William Blythe. There are many skillsets required to run a chemical manufacturing facility and we have highlighted below some areas that we often recruit across.
Live Opportunities
Please visit our recruitment partner's website, E3 Recruitment, and search Accrington location to find open vacancies:
Administrator
We are looking for an Administrator to join the team in a busy chemical manufacturing environment. This role provides essential support to the Management team and key departments including Finance, Procurement, Customer Support, and HR.
Technical Business Development Manager
The Technical Business Development Manager will drive growth with a leading chemical manufacturer based in Lancashire by developing innovation roadmaps, identifying new business opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships.
Process Engineer
We are seeking a talented and driven Process Engineer to join a Chemical Manufacturer, in Lancashire who will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The successful candidate will provide a broad range of process engineering services, including project management, troubleshooting, risk assessment, and continuous improvement.
Process Operator
We are looking for a dedicated process operator to join a leading chemical manufacturing team near Accrington. This is an exciting time to be joining a progressive company, who is committed to investing in the future of the company, and the site! You will become part of an operating shift team, working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, alternating between two days and two nights.
Regulatory Affairs Manager
As a Regulatory Affairs Manager , you will play a critical role in navigating complex regulatory environments, working cross-functionally with R&D, production, quality, and commercial teams to support product compliance and market access. Your expertise will directly influence the ability to innovate safely and responsibly.
Site Engineering Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site Engineering Manager to lead all engineering functions at our COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of plant reliability, availability, and safety.
Careers at William Blythe
Chemical, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
Our Chemical, Electrical and Maintenance Engineers work to ensure efficient operation of our manufacturing plants.
Plant Operators
Our Process Operators and Shift Managers operate the plants that convert our raw materials into speciality chemicals.
Quality Control Analysts
Our QC chemists analyse the properties of each batch of all products manufactured on site.
R&D Scientists
At the heart of product innovation, our chemists develop new processes and products to grow our business.
University Placement Students
We offer paid placement opportunities for university students studying chemistry or chemical engineering degrees.
Apprenticeships and Work Experience
We also run apprenticeships schemes and offer work experience opportunities to college students that are interested in pursuing a career in the chemical industry. We invite students to contact us with more details on what you’d like to learn and how we can help guide your journey into the industry.
