Chemistry Technician

Impact Recruitment Services; Towcester; Presencial; GBP 28 000 - 35 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Chemistry Technician to join its technical operations team in Towcester, Northamptonshire. The role involves working in a high-tech environment with chemical solutions, analytical testing and environmental monitoring.

You will help maintain laboratory standards and support production while handling chemicals safely and responsibly. As a candidate, you may be a recent Chemistry graduate or have laboratory experience, ready to broaden practical skills and develop

Qualificações

• Chemistry knowledge and practical laboratory skills required.
• Experience with analytical testing and safety procedures preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate records.

Responsabilidades

• Laboratory testing: collect environmental samples and perform analyses.
• Chemical preparation: mix and prepare solutions for processes.
• Chemical safety: handle, store and dispose chemicals properly.
• Environmental monitoring: sample and inspect for compliance.
• Quality and documentation: keep logs and testing results updated.
• Risk assessment: identify hazards and support safety measures.
• Production support: assist manufacturing with chemical processes.
• Training and guidance: support chemical safety inductions.

Conhecimentos

Chemistry knowledge

Analytical methods

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Lab safety

IT skills

Communication skills

Formação académica

HNC or equivalent

GNVQ

Degree in Chemistry

Ferramentas

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Chemistry Technician

Location: Caswell, Northamptonshire

Salary: £31,561.77 per annum, including 17.33% shift premium

Working Hours: 4 on, 4 off | 7:00am-7:00pm | Days only, no night shifts

Kick-start or develop your career in Chemistry

Chemistry graduates and laboratory professionals - this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Impact Recruitment is working with a specialist high-tech manufacturer to recruit a Chemistry Technician to join its technical operations team in Towcester, Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to put your chemistry knowledge into practice within an advanced manufacturing environment, working with chemical solutions, analytical testing and environmental monitoring. You'll play an important role in maintaining laboratory standards, supporting production processes and ensuring chemicals are handled safely and responsibly.

Whether you've recently completed a Chemistry qualification or already have experience in a laboratory, testing facility or chemical manufacturing environment, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your practical skills and develop your technical expertise.

What will you be doing?

• Laboratory testing: Collect environmental samples and carry out analytical testing using specialist equipment, ensuring results are accurate and reliable.


• Chemical preparation: Prepare chemical mixtures and etching solutions used within advanced manufacturing processes.


• Chemical safety: Support the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals across the site.


• Environmental monitoring: Help maintain environmental compliance through routine sampling, testing and site inspections.


• Quality and documentation: Maintain accurate records, testing results and equipment logs.


• Risk assessment: Identify potential hazards, support investigations and help implement appropriate safety measures.


• Production support: Carry out chemical cleaning of reusable components and work closely with manufacturing teams to support operational requirements.


• Training and guidance: Help promote safe working practices and contribute to chemical safety inductions for new colleagues.

What are we looking for?

We're interested in people who have a genuine interest in chemistry, enjoy practical technical work and take pride in getting the details right.

You'll ideally have:

• An HNC, GNVQ, degree in Chemistry or a relevant equivalent qualification.


• A basic understanding of analytical techniques, such as chromatography and mass spectrometry.


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately.


• Good organisational skills and confidence maintaining records and documentation.


• An awareness of laboratory safety and the importance of handling chemicals correctly.


• Good IT and communication skills.

Don't have years of experience? That's absolutely fine. Previous laboratory experience or experience handling hazardous chemicals would be beneficial, but it isn't essential. We welcome applications from suitable candidates with the right qualifications, attitude and willingness to learn.

Interested?

If you have a Chemistry qualification, laboratory experience or a background in chemical processing and want to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.