Production Chemist

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, GBgbvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

Not disclosed

// Posted

3 weeks ago

About the Role

Production Chemist Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Schedule: Monday to Friday – no weekends The Opportunity Are you passionate about science and looking to build a long-term career within a world-leading manufacturing environment? We're recruiting for a Production Chemist to join a global leader in industrial, medical and specialty gases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background and strong analytical skills to join a business that offers comprehensive training, career development and outstanding benefits. Working within a specialist production team, you'll manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials used across a wide range of industries, ensuring products are produced safely, accurately and in line with strict quality standards. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials using gravimetric methods </li><ul><li>Produce oxygen and flammable gas mixtures in accordance with established operating procedures </li><li>Prepare gas cylinders for filling, including valve fitting, treatment, painting and evacuation </li><li>Maintain exceptional quality standards in line with ISO 6142 and ISO 17034 accreditation </li><li>Support the Production Manager with stock control, ordering cylinders and source gases </li><li>Coordinate cylinder movements and support site logistics, including forklift operations (training provided where required) </li><li>Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with all health, safety and quality procedures </li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production targets and customer requirements are achieved </li></ul></ul> About You We're looking for someone who has a genuine interest in science and enjoys working in a precise, process-driven environment. You'll ideally have: <ul><li>A scientific qualification or background (Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar) </li><ul><li>Strong mathematical and analytical skills </li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately </li><li>Good organisational and communication skills </li><li>Confidence using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems </li><li>A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills </li><li>The ability to work both independently and as part of a team </li></ul></ul> Previous experience handling gases, laboratory equipment or forklift trucks is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. What's on Offer <ul><li>£31,000 - £34,000 depending on experience </li><ul><li>Annual performance bonus </li><li>Employer pension contributions of up to 10.7% </li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave </li><li>Comprehensive healthcare trust </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme </li><li>Exclusive employee discounts </li><li>Ongoing training and structured career development </li><li>A supportive, inclusive working environment with opportunities to progress within a global organisation </li></ul></ul> If you're looking to develop your scientific career with a business that invests heavily in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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