Chemicals Recruiter – Global Talent Solutions for the Chemicals Industry
Proco Group is a specialist chemicals recruiter, providing tailored recruitment solutions to companies across the global chemicals sector. From speciality and industrial chemicals to agrochemicals, petrochemicals and sustainable materials, we help businesses attract the expertise required to innovate, scale and remain compliant in a complex regulatory landscape.
Since 2008, we have partnered with chemicals companies at every stage of the value chain – from raw material producers and processors to formulators, distributors and end-use manufacturers. As a dedicated chemicals recruiter, we understand the technical, operational and commercial challenges unique to this essential industry.
Recruitment for the Full Chemicals Value Chain
As a chemicals recruiter, we support clients across a broad spectrum of sectors, including:
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Speciality chemicals
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Industrial and commodity chemicals
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Performance materials and coatings
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Petrochemicals and intermediates
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Agrochemicals and fertilisers
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Clean tech, green chemicals and bio-based materials
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Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
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Chemical distribution and toll manufacturing
Our global capabilities allow us to service clients across the UK, Europe, North America, LATAM and Asia-Pacific.
Functional Focus
We recruit for permanent, interim and executive positions across all key business functions:
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R&D, formulation and technical innovation
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Engineering, process optimisation and asset management
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Quality, compliance and EHS
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Procurement, supply chain and logistics
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Commercial, sales and business development
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Regulatory affairs and sustainability
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Finance, HR and operational leadership
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C-suite and board-level appointments
Our consultants bring deep functional knowledge, backed by sector-specific insight into chemical production processes, regulation and technology trends.
A Trusted Chemicals Recruiter for Industry Leaders
Proco Group supports a diverse range of chemicals clients, including:
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Multinational chemicals manufacturers
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Mid-sized regional producers and niche formulators
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Private equity-backed chemicals platforms
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Innovation-driven start-ups and spin-outs
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Chemical toll manufacturers and contract service providers
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Chemicals divisions within industrial conglomerates
As a chemicals recruiter, we adapt our search approach to suit your company’s market, business model and future ambitions.
Addressing the Chemicals Sector’s Critical Hiring Needs
The chemicals industry is undergoing profound change, shaped by sustainability mandates, supply chain pressure and digital transformation. As an experienced chemicals recruiter, we help our clients navigate key talent challenges, including:
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Driving innovation: We place scientists and engineers who can develop differentiated, high-performance products.
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Regulatory complexity: We help businesses recruit experts in REACH, CLP, TSCA and other international frameworks.
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Transition to sustainability: We source talent focused on bio-based feedstocks, closed-loop systems and green chemistry.
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Operational resilience: We build leadership teams that can manage asset-intensive operations and global sourcing models.
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Commercial growth: We support market expansion by identifying commercial leaders with technical understanding and global networks.
Work with Proco Group – Specialist Chemicals Recruiter
Proco Group combines technical expertise with global reach to deliver recruitment solutions that align with your business goals. As a specialist chemicals recruiter, we understand how to match deep domain knowledge with leadership capability and cultural fit.
Whether you’re bringing new formulations to market, enhancing regulatory compliance or scaling production in new geographies, Proco Group is the chemicals recruiter to support your success.
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