Fuel Formulation Lab Technician – Project Delivery

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Thames Haven; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension

25 days + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus 10%

Job summary

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a technically minded Chemistry graduate to join its Technical Services Team as a Laboratory Technician. You will manage multiple projects from start to finish and independently formulate fuel blends using modelling techniques.

The role involves troubleshooting across production, logistics and commercial activities, supporting material specifications, and mentoring teammates. Office-based with potential for some remote work after training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent is essential.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience with familiarity with standard fuel test methods.
• Experience managing multiple activities through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from start to finish, ensuring lead times and right first-time criteria.
• Independently formulate a wide range of fuel blends using formulation models and empirical blending techniques.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across production, logistics and commercial activities.
• Support raw material specification, sourcing, testing and approval, as well as identifying new product applications.
• Provide technical support to customers while mentoring other members of the Technical Services Team.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

HSE focus

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a technically minded Chemistry graduate to join its Technical Services Team as a Laboratory Technician. You will manage multiple projects from start to finish and independently formulate fuel blends using modelling techniques.

The role involves troubleshooting across production, logistics and commercial activities, supporting material specifications, and mentoring teammates. Office-based with potential for some remote work after training.