Production Chemist

Pertemps Leeds; Staffordshire Moorlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension up to 10.7%

Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Healthcare

EAP

Discounts

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Leeds is hiring a Production Chemist for a full-time, Monday to Friday role in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The position offers £31,000 to £34,000 per annum depending on experience, plus a bonus and excellent benefits.

You will work within a specialist production team manufacturing high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials, ensuring precision and compliance at every stage. The role requires a scientific background, strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• A scientific qualification or background.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with gases, lab equipment or forklift is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials per procedures.
• Produce gas mixtures and handle cylinders safely and accurately.
• Prepare gas cylinders for filling and keep production records.
• Support stock control and site logistics, including forklift operations (training provided).
• Ensure quality standards align with ISO 6142 and ISO 17034.

Skills

Science degree

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Forklift experience

Education

Science degree

Job description

Pertemps Leeds seeks a Production Chemist for a full-time, Monday to Friday role in Fole, with no weekend work. The position pays £31,000 to £34,000 per annum depending on experience, plus a bonus and excellent benefits. Working within a specialist production team, the successful candidate will manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials used across many industries, ensuring precision and compliance at every stage. Strong analytical skills, a scientific background and careful attention to detail are essential. Comprehensive training and genuine career development are offered within a world-leading manufacturing setting. This suits someone passionate about science who wants to build a long-term career in a technical production environment.

Production Chemist Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Schedule: Monday to Friday – no weekends

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about science and looking to build a long-term career within a world-leading manufacturing environment? We're recruiting for a Production Chemist to join a global leader in industrial, medical and specialty gases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background and strong analytical skills to join a business that offers comprehensive training, career development and outstanding benefits. Working within a specialist production team, you'll manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials used across a wide range of industries, ensuring products are produced safely, accurately and in line with strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials using gravimetric methods
• Produce oxygen and flammable gas mixtures in accordance with established operating procedures
• Prepare gas cylinders for filling, including valve fitting, treatment, painting and evacuation
• Maintain exceptional quality standards in line with ISO 6142 and ISO 17034 accreditation
• Support the Production Manager with stock control, ordering cylinders and source gases
• Coordinate cylinder movements and support site logistics, including forklift operations (training provided where required)
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with all health, safety and quality procedures
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production targets and customer requirements are achieved

About You

You'll ideally have:

• A scientific qualification or background (Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience handling gases, laboratory equipment or forklift trucks is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What's on Offer

• £31,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Employer pension contributions of up to 10.7%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Comprehensive healthcare trust
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Ongoing training and structured career development
• A supportive, inclusive working environment with opportunities to progress within a global organisation