Production Chemist

DCS group; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

DCS group is seeking a Production Chemist to join its operations team in Uttoxeter. You will manufacture calibration gases and reference materials in a highly technical environment, ensuring safety and quality in all processes.

You will work across Production, Laboratory, Logistics and Site Services to meet customer requirements, maintaining production schedules and records while upholding ISO/UKAS standards. Training and career progression are offered within a specialist manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• A-Level qualification in a science-related discipline.
• Experience in a laboratory or production environment.
• Experience handling high‑pressure gas cylinders, vacuum equipment and precision balances.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and database systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Previous experience working within ISO accredited or UKAS environments would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture gravimetrically prepared calibration gases and reference materials in accordance with ISO 6142 and ISO 17034 accredited procedures.
• Prepare and manufacture gas mixtures, including oxygen and flammable gases, following approved operating procedures.
• Prepare gas cylinders for filling, including painting, valve fitting, treatment and evacuation.
• Manage cylinder inventory and support stock control of gas cylinders and source gases.
• Coordinate with Laboratory and Production teams to maintain production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain production records, databases and KPI reporting.
• Label and control finished cylinders ready for dispatch.
• Identify and report equipment faults, working alongside management and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Support forklift loading activities and cylinder movements between sites.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality systems, health & safety procedures and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Lab experience

High‑pressure gas handling

Vacuum equipment

Precision balances

Organisational skills

MS Word/Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

ISO/UKAS experience

Education

A-Level in science

Job description

Production Chemist – Operations

Salary: GBP32000 - GBP350000 per annum

A leading specialist organisation within the oil & gas sector is seeking a Production Chemist to join its production team in Uttoxeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly technical environment manufacturing UKAS accredited calibration gases and reference materials for customers across the industry.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will combine scientific knowledge with hands‑on production responsibilities, ensuring products are manufactured safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in producing calibration gases and reference materials while maintaining compliance with accredited quality systems. Working closely with Production, Laboratory, Logistics and Site Services teams, they will ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture gravimetrically prepared calibration gases and reference materials in accordance with ISO 6142 and ISO 17034 accredited procedures.
• Prepare and manufacture gas mixtures, including oxygen and flammable gases, following approved operating procedures.
• Prepare gas cylinders for filling, including painting, valve fitting, treatment and evacuation.
• Manage cylinder inventory and support stock control of gas cylinders and source gases.
• Coordinate with Laboratory and Production teams to maintain production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain production records, databases and KPI reporting.
• Label and control finished cylinders ready for dispatch.
• Identify and report equipment faults, working alongside management and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Support forklift loading activities and cylinder movements between sites.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality systems, health & safety procedures and confidentiality requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

• A minimum of A-Level qualification in a science-related discipline.
• Experience working within a laboratory or production environment.
• Experience handling high‑pressure gas cylinders, vacuum equipment and precision balances.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and database systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Previous experience working within ISO accredited or UKAS environments would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist scientific manufacturing environment.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Long-term career progression within an established business.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or background.