Chemicals Recruitment and Workforce Solutions

Staffing, HR and employment services

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Employer Services

Hiring in Chemicals

Our team specialises in contract and direct hire recruiting, connecting businesses with top professionals. From filling long-term positions to scaling teams for short-term projects, Airswift delivers the right talent to support your company’s goals.

Start hiring talent 3x faster than your in-house hiring solution

Get the talent acquisition service you need to grow your business anywhere in the world

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Find specialised technical talent that others can't deliver

Our engaged search approach ensures your critical technical roles are filled with qualified specialists who fit your culture and requirements - not just the most available candidates.

Why our approach works:

  • Discipline-specific recruiters who understand your technical requirements
  • Research-driven process that goes beyond job boards to find passive candidates
  • Comprehensive screening ensuring technical and cultural alignment

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"Airswift did a lot of the heavy lifting for us in that first year. They marketed us to the right people, reaching out to over 5,000 people and helping us hire 26 new employees."
MEG MANLOVE, VP of People & Culture, 8 Rivers
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1,365

Chemicals jobs filled globally

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33

Countries where we have hired

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Different disciplines we recruit for

International chemical industry recruiters

The demand for chemicals staffing is projected to grow significantly by 2025. At Airswift, we closely monitor and build relationships with technical professionals and businesses in the sector, especially those operating within energy, health, electronics, and sustainable materials.

Our chemicals recruitment specialists are passionate about transforming the lives of workers in the sector and matching them to companies in need of the best talent.

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) will drive demand for specialists in advanced materials such as lightweight composites, specialty coatings, and battery chemicals, particularly lithium, cobalt, and nickel. With our global database of technical experts we are here to help you fill these critical roles.

Critical hires we've secured

Production Manager - Operations & Production - Process - Chemicals - Selangor, Malaysia

Production Manager - Operations & Production - Process - Chemicals - Selangor, Malaysia

A specialty chemicals client in Selangor needed an experienced Production Manager to drive operational excellence. We sourced a dynamic leader with a strong engineering background and expertise in Lean, EHS, and continuous improvement.

The selected candidate, with over eight years of operations leadership in chemical and packaging environments, quickly implemented best practices in 5S, cost control, and training. Their leadership improved productivity, reduced scrap, and reinforced safety, enhancing plant performance and supporting long-term sustainability goals.

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Why choose Airswift?

Airswift is the chemicals staffing agency of choice for world-leading businesses.

We manage 60 offices worldwide, 1,000 employees and 9,000 contractors. Our global reach and pool of available talent is unmatched in the industry.

Our connected infrastructure ensures unique project insights and agile talent acquisition. Whatever the project, we can help find and mobilise the best onshore and offshore talent.

We take pride in our 96% contractor satisfaction rate, which we have achieved by providing clients with speed, agility, and mobility to help them recruit strong chemical specialists.

Testimonials

I have always found Airswift to be very responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. We have used Airswift specifically to facilitate talent needs in countries where we have not had an entity or where we have had a need for specific workforce assistance that Airswift can provide.
Worley has built up a strong relationship with Airswift and they have proved themselves as a company who always provide a first-class service.

You may also be interested in these case studies....

Case Study: Executive Search

Our client, a major player in the gas plant technology and construction industry, was planning to expand its Project Execution and Construction Leadership and needed talent acquisition support.

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Case Study: Singapore Parallel Train

Our client needed skilled and experienced local contractors at short notice, despite talent shortages.

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High quality talent pipeline for Chemicals manufacturer in  North America

Case Study: OxyChem

Airswift supported OxyChem to increased service levels and build a consistent talent pipeline.

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Find your next role

Working in Chemicals

Our contract and direct hire recruiters help top talent at every stage of their job search. Whether you’re searching for full-time or temporary work, Airswift can help you find the right role for your career goals and skill set.

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Chemicals disciplines we recruit for

  • Data Systems
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Facilities Management
  • HSSE
  • Land Management
  • Logistics
  • Project Management
  • Quality
  • Procurement 
  • Resource Management
  • ISO Standards 
  • Chemical Manufacturing 

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