The UK’s chemicals industry continues to show impressive momentum, with regions like Teesside at the centre of transformative growth and innovation. As one of the country’s most significant industrial clusters, Teesside is leading the charge in areas such as Hydrogen development, Carbon Capture, and Sustainable Manufacturing.
At Millbank, we’ve seen a surge in activity from clients in the North East, driven by new infrastructure, private investment, and Government-backed initiatives. This is not only reshaping the UK’s Energy and Chemical production landscape but also generating demand for specialist Engineering and project talent across multiple disciplines.
Our Director, Sean Boswell, recently attended the CHEMUK 2025 Expo, where the scale of activity in the sector—particularly in Teesside—was clear to see. The exhibition brought together a broad cross-section of the industry and reinforced the importance of ongoing collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing to drive progress forward.
From Process and EC&I Engineers to Health & Safety specialists, Project Managers and Commissioning Engineers, the sector is offering exciting opportunities for professionals looking to work on high-impact projects. For candidates seeking their next role in the chemicals industry, Millbank provides personalised support to help match their experience and career goals with roles that suit their skill set, across both contract and permanent positions.
As the industry grows, we’re also welcoming new client partnerships.
Whether you're scaling up operations, delivering a major capital project, or looking to strengthen your long-term workforce strategy, Millbank offers bespoke recruitment solutions built around your needs. Our approach combines deep sector knowledge with a collaborative, service-led mindset.
With its rich industrial heritage and fast-growing innovation base, Teesside is once again proving itself as a driving force in the UK chemicals sector. We’re proud to be part of that journey—supporting clients with the people they need and helping candidates take the next step in their careers.
