Chemical, Waste Management, Environmental & Life Science Recruitment in the North West

Talent STEM is a specialist STEM recruitment agency supporting chemical manufacturing, waste management, environmental and life science organisations across the North West of England.

With nearly 40 years of combined recruitment experience, we help employers operating within highly regulated and technical industries secure specialist talent through permanent, contract and retained recruitment solutions.

Specialist Recruitment Sectors

We support organisations across:

  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Fine & Speciality Chemicals
  • Waste Management & Recycling
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Environmental Services
  • Energy from Waste
  • Life Sciences
  • Laboratories & Scientific Services

Roles We Recruit

Our expertise spans technical, operational and leadership appointments, including:

  • Chemists
  • Analytical Chemists
  • Process Chemists
  • Chemical & Process Engineers
  • Environmental Scientists & Consultants
  • Waste Acceptance Chemists
  • Technical Assessors
  • Site & Operations Managers
  • HSEQ Professionals
  • Quality Assurance
  • Commercial & Technical Sales Specialists
  • Senior Leadership & Executive Appointments

Supporting Employers Across the North West

The North West is one of the UK's leading regions for chemical manufacturing, process industries, waste management and environmental services. From major chemical production facilities in Cheshire to waste management operations in Lancashire, environmental consultancies in Greater Manchester and industrial businesses across Merseyside and Cumbria, the region continues to attract investment and demand for specialist STEM talent.

Talent STEM supports employers throughout:

  • Greater Manchester
    • Manchester
    • Bolton
    • Salford
    • Stockport
    • Rochdale
  • Cheshire & Warrington
    • Warrington
    • Runcorn
    • Widnes
    • Chester
    • Ellesmere Port
  • Lancashire
    • Preston
    • Blackburn
    • Burnley
    • Chorley
    • Lancaster
  • Merseyside
    • Liverpool
    • St Helens
    • Knowsley
    • Birkenhead
    • Wirral
  • Cumbria
    • Carlisle
    • Workington
    • Whitehaven
    • Kendal
    • Barrow-in-Furness

We help businesses attract the skilled professionals needed to drive growth, maintain compliance and improve operational performance across highly regulated industries.

Why Choose Talent STEM?

  • Nearly 40 years of combined recruitment experience
  • Specialist knowledge of STEM and regulated industries
  • Permanent, contract and retained recruitment solutions
  • Personal, consultative approach
  • National reach with local market expertise

Looking to Hire?

If you're recruiting within chemical manufacturing, waste management, environmental services or life sciences across the North West, contact Talent STEM to discuss your hiring requirements.