Field Chemist / Technician - South West Wales

Fleet Oil Ltd; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a capable chemist or technician to join their team at a major UK refinery. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your chemistry skills in a live operational environment, where your contributions will have an immediate impact. You'll be responsible for supporting chemical operations, maintaining safety standards, and communicating with on-site stakeholders. With full training and expert support provided, this position not only covers a maternity leave but also opens doors to potential long-term opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference in the heart of a refinery, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified chemist, technician, or engineer with relevant experience.
• Practical, organized, and confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out oil and water sampling, testing, and technical reporting.
• Support refinery operations in hydrocarbon processes and water treatment.
• Maintain high safety and compliance standards at all times.

Skills

Industrial Chemistry

Technical Reporting

Communication Skills

Hydrocarbon Process Knowledge

Water Treatment

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Experience in Industrial Chemistry

Job description

Field Chemist / Technician - South West Wales Refinery

Location: Pembroke, South West Wales
Contract: Minimum 2 months | Start date: End of next month (Priority fill)
Driving required due to remote site location

This is chemistry where it counts - in the heart of a major UK refinery.

We're looking for a capable and confident chemist, technician, or engineer to support on-site chemical operations at Welsh Refinery, working directly with refinery staff to maintain safe and effective fuel, hydrocarbon, and water systems. You'll be the face of the chemical services team on-site, with full backup from an experienced crew and a clear scope of responsibility.

Whether you're already experienced in industrial chemistry or looking to step out of the lab and into live operations, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical skills where they'll have immediate impact.

- What you'll do:

• Carry out oil and water sampling, testing, and technical reporting

• Support refinery operations in hydrocarbon process and water treatment areas

• Manage on-site inventory and keep clear, accurate records

• Act as a key contact for reporting and communication with on-site stakeholders

• Maintain high safety and compliance standards at all times

- What we're looking for:

• Degree-qualified or experienced chemist, technician, or engineer

• Someone practical, organised, and confident working independently

• Excellent communicator - someone who can own the technical and customer side of the role

• Local or able to travel if remote

• Any experience with refinery operations, chemical handling or industrial lab work is a strong bonus

Why this role?

This is a priority fill to cover an extended maternity leave, but the right person could open the door to further work and longer-term opportunities. You'll be part of a respected service team, with full training and expert support provided.

Apply now if you're ready to put your chemistry into motion - right where it matters