Ref:ROXUK00083 – Chemist Degree Apprentice

Roxel Group; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for a Chemist apprentice to join their dynamic team. This role is designed for individuals eager to develop their skills in a lab-based environment, focusing on materials and energetics related to rocket motors. You will receive hands-on training in various analytical techniques and gain valuable insights into the defence industry. This is a fantastic chance to build a rewarding career while contributing to innovative projects in a supportive and diverse workplace. If you are self-motivated and ready to embrace new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Occupational sick pay

Professional membership

Success Sharing Bonus Scheme

Income Protection

Death in service

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 5 and above in English, Maths, and Science required.
• At least two A Levels including Chemistry or relevant apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Training in the explosive laboratory performing routine analysis.
• Support design, development, and manufacturing of rocket motors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Planning and prioritising activities

Teamwork

Microsoft Office skills

Education

GCSE in English, Maths and Science

A Level in Chemistry or equivalent

Level 3 Laboratory Technical Apprenticeship

Tools

Infrared spectroscopy

High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Gas Chromatography

Gravimetric Analysis

Mechanical Testing

Thermal Analysis

Job description

Job Benefits

Competitive salary, Perkbox, Contributory pension, onsite parking, Subsidised canteen, Occupational sick pay, Professional membership, Success Sharing Bonus Scheme, Income Protection, Death in service

Holidays: 25 + statutory days per annum pro-rata

Hours of Work: 37h/week

08.00-16.30 Monday to Thursday (30mns lunch break)
08.00-13.00 Friday (no lunch break)

Company Overview: Roxel is an Anglo-French Company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of about £130M and over 900 staff.

The Opportunity: Roxel has an exciting opening for a Chemist apprentice to work in Materials and Energetic labs. This is a great opportunity for an individual to develop new skills and embark on a career with Roxel UK. You will gain an overall awareness and appreciation of the defence industry by supporting key areas such as design, development and manufacturing of rocket motors as well as developing specific skills in a lab-based environment, developing knowledge in the materials and energetics used to produce the products we make.

Overview of Role: The role will include training within the explosive laboratory, performing routine analysis including:

• Infrared spectroscopy
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Gravimetric Analysis
• Gas Chromatography
• Mechanical Testing
• Thermal Analysis
• Many other techniques

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to develop their skills and build a career at Roxel UK.

Desired Qualities:

• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Strong planning and prioritising activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to work on their own and with a team
• Good Microsoft and Excel skills

Desired Personality Traits:

• Ethically minded working in the Defence industry
• Confident to challenge safety requirements when necessary

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE grade 5 and above in English, Maths and Science
• At least two subjects at A Level (or equivalent), including Chemistry, or a Level 3 Laboratory Technical Apprenticeship in a relevant science discipline.

Other Information:

• Aged 18+ due to site requirements
• Must have consistently lived in the UK for at least 5 years

How to Apply

To apply, please send us your CV and motivation letter to the email address provided.