Join our team as Plant Engineer in Fawley, UK (initial 12-month assignment in Barcelona, Spain)

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Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses committed to creating a more sustainable planet and making a significant contribution to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders in recycling, energy recovery, and circular economy solutions, managing environmental liabilities in a sustainable way .

Tradebe’s Fawley facility is a key site for hazardous waste incineration , ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient treatment of complex waste streams while contributing to environmental protection and resource recovery.

What will you do? Make an impact!

Join Tradebe as a Plant Engineer and play a key role in optimising industrial hazardous waste incineration processes. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives . Starting with a 12-month assignment in Barcelona, you will gain deep technical knowledge before transitioning to our Fawley site, acting as a key link between Global and UK operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain in-depth knowledge of hazardous waste treatment technologies (biological, chemical, and physical) during your initial assignment in Barcelona

• Collaborate with operations and process teams to understand control systems, monitoring methods, and optimisation techniques

• Transfer knowledge and best practices from Global sites to the UK facility

• Optimise plant processes to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve technical issues

• Support engineering projects , including commissioning, testing, and implementation of new equipment

• Contribute to investment projects, working closely with the Engineering Manager in Fawley

• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across performance, cost, and environmental impact

Do you have what it takes?

• Master’s degree in Chemical or General Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in chemical, environmental, or process engineering industries

• Strong understanding of plant operations, process optimisation, and control systems (incineration knowledge is a plus)

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in multicultural environments

• Project Management according to the British interpretation (PRINCE2 or similar frameworks)

We expect from you to Be accountable, Drive results, Embrace change, and collaborate effectively!

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package (base + bonus, negotiable)

• International career exposure with a 12-month assignment in Barcelona

• Relocation support and mobility opportunities within a global organisation

• Pension scheme and flexible benefits

• Opportunity to work on impactful sustainability and industrial projects

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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