Graduate Chemist / Process Technologist

1st Step Solutions; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus

Pension

Holiday

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Preston is seeking a Graduate Chemist or Process Technologist to gain hands-on experience and develop technical skills in a day-based role. This position offers opportunities for overtime and a supportive environment for career progression to a technical manager within 2 years. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and an interest in manufacturing processes. The role involves monitoring production and managing product development projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Interest in manufacturing processes and materials behaviour.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring production processes.
• Look after product development projects.
• Day-based role with overtime opportunities.

Skills

Interest in manufacturing processes

Willingness to learn and develop skills

Education

Degree or background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Graduate Chemist / Process Technologist

Preston

£30,000 - £35,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Pension + Holiday

An excellent opportunity for a Graduate Chemist or Technologist looking to develop technical expertise, with full training and long‑term progression opportunities.

This role offers a unique chance to gain hands‑on experience in materials processing, equipment operation, and industrial production systems, working closely with a technical manager and eventually progressing into the same role.

The company is a well‑established manufacturer supplying bespoke solutions across industries including aerospace, oil & gas, food, and chemical processing.

The Role

• Monitoring production processes
• Look after product development projects
• Monday to Friday, day‑based role with overtime opportunities

The Person

• Degree or background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Interest in manufacturing processes, materials behaviour, and industrial systems
• Willingness to learn and develop technical and practical skills
• Any hands‑on or laboratory experience is advantageous but not essential

All in all, this is a great chance to work in a technically challenging role with progression to technical manager in 2 years.