Fuel Technician

A1 Personnel; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A1 Personnel are recruiting a Fuels Technician for a specialist Technical Services team based in West Thurrock, working on bespoke fuel formulations for the Oil Majors and Automotive industries.

The role involves managing multiple technical projects, formulating and testing fuel blends, and providing technical support to customers and internal teams while ensuring strict HSE and quality standards. The position requires a Chemistry degree and lab experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent is essential.
• 2+ years' laboratory experience, ideally with fuel testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong HSE focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple technical projects from start to finish.
• Formulate and test a range of fuel blends.
• Troubleshoot production, technical and formulation issues.
• Support raw material sourcing, testing and approval.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Assist with process improvements and mentor team members.
• Ensure all work meets HSE and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence under pressure

HSE focus

Education

Degree in Chemistry or equivalent

2+ years' laboratory experience

Job description

We are recruiting for a Fuels Technician to join a specialist Technical Services team based in West Thurrock working on bespoke fuel formulations for the Oil Majors and Automotive industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple technical projects from start to finish.
• Formulate and test a range of fuel blends.
• Troubleshoot production, technical and formulation issues.
• Support raw material sourcing, testing and approval.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Assist with process improvements and mentor team members.
• Ensure all work meets HSE and quality standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent – essential
• 2+ years' laboratory experience, ideally with fuel testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong HSE focus.