Production Chemist

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

• Manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials using gravimetric methods
  
  
• Produce oxygen and flammable gas mixtures in accordance with established operating procedures
  
  
• Prepare gas cylinders for filling, including valve fitting, treatment, painting and evacuation
  
  
• Maintain exceptional quality standards in line with ISO 6142 and ISO 17034 accreditation
  
  
• Support the Production Manager with stock control, ordering cylinders and source gases
  
  
• Coordinate cylinder movements and support site logistics, including forklift operations (training provided where required)
  
  
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with all health, safety and quality procedures
  
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production targets and customer requirements are achieved
  
  

 

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:

 

• A scientific qualification or background (Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar)
  
  
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately
  
  
• Good organisational and communication skills
  
  
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
  
  
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
  
  
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
  

 

Previous experience handling gases, laboratory equipment or forklift trucks is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

 

What's on Offer

• £31,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
  
  
• Annual performance bonus
  
  
• Employer pension contributions of up to 10.7%
  
  
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
  
  
• Comprehensive healthcare trust
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
• Exclusive employee discounts
  
  
• Ongoing training and structured career development
  
  
• A supportive, inclusive working environment with opportunities to progress within a global organisation
  
  

 

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.