Shift Chemist

SGS; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory firm in the UK is looking for a skilled Chemist to join their team. This role involves performing chemical analyses, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and quality in results for the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or related field, previous laboratory experience, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and a competitive pension scheme, among others. This is a full-time position with no remote work.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Retailer discounts

Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

Health & well-being initiatives

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline is required.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred, ideally within oil and gas.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced testing on samples in line with industry standards.
• Analyze, interpret and validate test results ensuring accuracy.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Laboratory experience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Chemist to join our laboratory team providing essential analytical support to the oil and gas industry. This role is integral to maintaining the high standards of quality and reliability our clients depend on.

Working in a fast-paced safety-conscious environment you’ll carry out a range of chemical analyses to ensure timely and accurate results contributing directly to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced testing on oil gas and related samples in line with international industry standards.
• Analyze, interpret and validate test results ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet testing schedules and client deadlines.
• Accurately document test procedures, observations and results in accordance with company protocols.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Previous laboratory experience preferred ideally within oil and gas though not essential.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• A valid UK driving licence is required due to the hours of the shifts.

Benefits

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme, life assurance.
• Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Retailer discounts.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity and adoption pay.
• Length of service awards.
• Christmas vouchers.
• Health & well-being initiatives.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Discounted gym membership.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW – for full consideration if you are selected for an interview or further consideration we will be in touch with you directly.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills: AED, JPA, ABB, Fire And Safety Engineering, Maintenance, Call Centre

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1