Product Development Scientist

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k

Annual discretionary bonus

Private medical cover

Pension

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Project exposure

Career progression

Job summary

Adore Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a Product Development Chemist to help create and refine bespoke fuel blends for motorsport, aviation, energy and automotive sectors.

The role blends laboratory work with technical project coordination and product innovation from concept to commercial release. You will work cross-functionally with production, purchasing and commercial teams to solve technical challenges, identify improvement opportunities and guide customers with expert support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or closely related scientific discipline.
• Strong practical laboratory experience in a scientific or chemical environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Quality-focused with strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical and product development projects.
• Design, evaluate and optimise specialist fuel formulations.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues across manufacturing, logistics and performance.
• Support introduction of new products and applications.
• Assist with evaluation, approval and specification of raw materials.
• Provide technical support to customers and attend meetings when required.
• Drive continuous improvement across technical processes.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Safety awareness

Prioritisation

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

Product Development Chemist

Location: Site-based with hybrid flexibility after training

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum + benefits package

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus opportunity (up to 10%)

Annual Leave: 25 days plus statutory holidays

Are you a scientifically minded professional looking to be involved in the development of advanced fuel technologies? We are recruiting for a Product Development Chemist to join an established and innovative organisation supplying specialist solutions to industries including motorsport, aviation, energy and automotive sectors.

This opportunity offers a blend of laboratory work, technical project coordination and product innovation, allowing you to be involved throughout the lifecycle of new and existing fuel formulations.

The Opportunity

As part of a specialist technical team, you will play a central role in creating and refining bespoke fuel blends, supporting product development programmes and ensuring projects are delivered successfully from concept through to commercial release.

Working cross-functionally with production, purchasing and commercial departments, you will help solve technical challenges, identify opportunities for product enhancement and provide expert guidance to both colleagues and customers.

Key Duties

• * Lead and coordinate a variety of technical and product development projects.
• * Design, evaluate and optimise specialist fuel formulations.
• * Investigate and resolve technical issues across manufacturing, logistics and product performance.
• * Support the introduction of new products and applications.
• * Assist with the evaluation, approval and specification of raw materials.
• * Offer technical support to customers and attend meetings when required.
• * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across technical processes.
• * Share knowledge and provide guidance to team members where needed.

Candidate Profile

To be considered, you should possess:

• * A degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• * Practical laboratory experience gained within a scientific or chemical environment.
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• * Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• * Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• * A quality-focused approach with a strong awareness of safety standards.

Previous experience within fuels, additives, petrochemicals or related sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience contributing to technical projects would also be beneficial.

Essential Requirements

• * Chemistry degree (or equivalent scientific qualification).
• * Full UK driving licence.
• * Access to your own transport due to the site's location.

Rewards & Benefits

• * Competitive salary of approximately £35,000.
• * Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• * Private medical cover through Aviva.
• * Aegon pension provision.
• * Hybrid working arrangement following successful onboarding and training.
• * 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• * Exposure to innovative projects within high-performance and technically advanced industries.
• * Clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

If you're looking to move into a role where you can combine chemistry, innovation and project involvement within a growing specialist sector, we'd love to hear from you