Join Our Team
Join our growing engineering team as a Process Engineer.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic engineer to join our team, supporting the installation, commissioning and optimisation of membrane filtration systems across the UK and Ireland.
Location
Wormbridge,
Herefordshire
Job Type
Full-time
Permanent
Salary
£35,000–£50,000
Depending on experience
Travel
UK & Ireland
Approx. 3 months per year
Looking for a varied engineering role with excellent training and opportunities to work across the UK and Ireland? We’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the installation, commissioning and optimisation of membrane filtration systems across the UK and Ireland. Working closely with customers, suppliers and your colleagues, you’ll help deliver high-quality engineering solutions while developing specialist knowledge in membrane filtration technology.
The role offers a varied mix of site work, technical problem-solving, customer support and project involvement, making it an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career within the dairy processing industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the installation, commissioning, and optimisation of dairy process projects and membrane filtration plants.
- Drive growth in membrane element sales, spare parts, and service offerings, while providing high‑quality aftersales support.
- Investigate and assess existing plant performance, including CIP effectiveness, reliability issues, and operational efficiency, and provide practical, actionable solutions.
- Identify and source spare parts and components across a wide range of manufacturers and equipment types.
- Liaise with suppliers, customers, and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery of products and services.
- Manage customer enquiries relating to membrane element supply and installation.
- Carry out on‑site installation and replacement of membrane elements.
- Prepare health & safety documentation and method statements for site works.
What We're Looking For
- Engineering-based training or background (mechanical, process, chemical, or similar).
- Strong work ethic and a proactive approach.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Clear and confident communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, reporting tools, etc.).
Desirable Experience
- Electrical qualifications or experience within an industrial environment.
- Experience within the food or dairy processing industry.
- Knowledge of membrane filtration systems (UF/RO/NF/MF).
- Experience working on customer sites, ideally in a service or commissioning role.
Working Pattern & Travel
- Primarily office-based at our Wormbridge site during standard working hours.
- Regular on-site work across the UK and Ireland, ranging from single‑day visits to multi‑week project assignments (with appropriate rest periods).
- Expected annual on-site time: approximately 3 months, depending on project workload.
- Full training provided.
- All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses covered when working away.
Salary & Benefits
- £35,000.00 – £50,000.00 per year.
- Company Pension.
- On-site parking.
Apply for this Role
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your application to:
Your application should include:
✓ Your CV
✓ A covering letter explaining:
- Why you’re interested in the role
- Why you’d be a good fit for David Kellett & Partners Ltd
- Your current notice period (if applicable)
Email subject:
Process Engineer Application – Your Name
Questions before applying? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Applications will be reviewed as they’re received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.