Chemistry Technician - Late Shift

Chemistry Technician
Kettering
Hours - Monday to Friday 10am-6pm
Salary - £23,901 - £24,500 plus 10% shift allowance

Our Kettering based client has a full-time vacancy for a Technician to work in their Chemistry department. Hours for the position are Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm. (A 10% shift allowance will be paid, in addition to the salary – Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 6pm and Friday from 4pm to 6pm.)

The chemical testing team consists of around 20 multi-skilled technicians, technologists, and other support staff. The chemical laboratory houses a range of analytical equipment including IC, GC-FID, HPLC, UV-Vis, GC-MS, and LC-MS. Testing for restricted substances and assessing the chemical

properties of a range of consumer products against international and European standards is carried out to show due diligence or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.

About The Role ...

• The successful applicant will be expected to carry out the following:
• Perform chemical testing competently and efficiently
• Record results and observations in a legible and understandable manner
• Routine analytical equipment maintenance tasks
• Routine chemical testing to standard procedures within an accredited laboratory environment
• Complete and maintain personal training records
• Working to and understanding the internal quality systems and UKAS requirements
• Working to and understanding company's health and safety requirements

Full training will be provided, although previous laboratory experience is desirable.

About You ...

Essential

• Previous laboratory experience or high-level GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths and at least one science subject
• You should be familiar with MS Word and Excel
• Have good attention to detail and thoroughness
• You should be highly motivated, reliable & flexible
• Be able to follow instructions accurately
• You should have good team working skills and be experienced at meeting deadlines
• Possess enthusiasm and a helpful attitude
• You will need good time management, organisation and communication skills

Desirable

• A-levels in Maths or science or Further Education in science subjects
• Problem solving experience
• Willing to learn, develop, adapt and grow

Benefits Include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th June 2025.

If interested, please apply here for consideration.