Senior Plant Chemist

This is a rare opportunity to spend up to 18 months in Auckland, New Zealand , before relocating to the West Midlands, UK . Ideal for an experienced professional seeking international exposure, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise in a new market, build cross-cultural leadership skills, and gain global best-practice experience while enjoying a unique personal adventure. An innovative organisation is embarking on an exciting new chapter, leading a landmark collaborative R&D project co-funded by the UK Department for Business and Trade through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). In partnership with leading automotive, recycling, and academic institutions, the company is developing a sustainable, onshore circular battery supply chain for electric vehicles. As part of this initiative, it is designing, building, and operating a demonstration-scale, low-carbon hydrometallurgical facility to refine black mass recovered from lithium-ion batteries. The role will be supporting this demonstration-scale facility that processes black mass into refined metal salt outputs, giving successful candidates the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovation with lasting impact. The Senior Plant Chemist will: Lead and mentor a skilled analytical chemistry team. Set up and manage an on-site laboratory to support plant operations. Develop and implement sampling and analytical protocols. Perform and oversee analysis using MP-AES, ICP-OES / MS, UV / vis, XRD, and TGA. Optimise process stages including extraction, precipitation, and crystallisation. Collaborate with engineers and operators to troubleshoot plant challenges and drive continuous improvement. The Senior Plant Chemist will have: MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related field. 4 years’ experience in a commercial analytical or chemical laboratory. Strong knowledge of inorganic analytical chemistry and method optimisation. Hands-on experience with MP-AES, ICP-OES, UV / vis, TGA, and XRD. Proven experience in method validation, compliance, and instrumentation. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills. Ready to take your career global and make an impact in sustainable technology? If you’re a hands-on, innovative chemist looking to lead a team and drive real-world change, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join an exciting, forward-thinking company on this journey.

Location: West Midlands, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025