Process Engineer

Dubizzle Limited; Redcar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Redcar seeks a Process Engineer to drive efficiency and quality on the shop floor. This role involves optimising manufacturing processes and applying lean principles to reduce downtime. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including career development, medical schemes, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing career development

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or relevant discipline).
• Full, current UK driving licence.
• Experience in managing process and lean improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes.
• Use data and analytics to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to deliver continuous improvement.

Skills

Process optimisation

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing principles

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Be part of the future of process engineering and innovation at Biffa.

Location:

Redcar

Hours of work

Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

A quick look at the role

Join us as a Process Engineer and drive efficiency, quality, and innovation on the shop floor. Optimise processes, apply lean principles, use data to reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement across production, engineering, and quality teams.

Your core responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve product quality.
• Use data and analytics to monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive fact-based improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to deliver continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to implement scalable process solutions.
• Create and maintain clear process documentation, SOPs, P&IDs, and tooling support for the shop floor.
• Ensure processes meet safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Lead or support projects including process changes, equipment upgrades, and new installations, on time and within budget.
• Design and modify processes to improve efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, and product quality.

Our essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or other relevant discipline)
• Full, current UK driving licence
• Understanding and interpreting engineering drawings and principles
• Managing process and lean improvement projects
• The following job titles would be considered relevant to this role and include, but are not limited to: Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, and Operations Engineer.

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Medical and dental scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.