Site Chemist

Owen Daniels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Site Chemist to oversee laboratory activities and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a chemical treatment environment or a degree in chemical engineering. Responsibilities include managing chemical stock, supporting audits, and contributing to process improvements. Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum and company benefits including holidays and pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience working within a chemical treatment/processing environment or a degree in chemical engineering.
• Desire to learn and develop in the field.
• Positive attitude and self-starter mentality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chemical laboratory activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain conformance to NADCAP-approved test matrix and conduct testing.
• Manage chemical stock control and ordering, including safe disposal of chemicals.
• Support customer audits and prepare for NADCAP audits.
• Attend quality meetings, update KPIs, and implement improvements.
• Review and update customer specifications for compliance.

Skills

Experience in chemical treatment

Desire to learn and develop

Self-starter with a positive attitude

Education

Degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Site Chemist

Do you have experience working within a chemical treatment/processing environment or a degree in chemical engineering? If so, this position could be perfect for you! We're working with one of the largest international manufacturers of metallic detailed aerospace parts, and they're looking for a Site Chemist to join their growing team.

Site Chemist
Permanent
Up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:00, Friday 07:30 - 12:30
Derby

Job Description

• Oversee chemical laboratory activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Maintain conformance to NADCAP-approved test matrix, including: Salt spray tests, Wet & dry tape adhesion and paint adhesion, Coating weight of anodise/alocrom, Impact testing, Surface roughness, IGA & EGP, Etch rate checks
• Conduct daily and weekly conformance checks for etch tanks and anodise processes
• Manage chemical stock control and ordering, including safe disposal of chemicals
• Support customer audits and NADCAP audits through preparation and active participation
• Attend quality meetings, update KPIs, and analyze data to identify trends and implement improvements
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process optimization
• Review and update customer specifications to ensure compliance

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Experience working within a chemical treatment/processing environment OR a degree in chemical engineering
• Desire to learn and develop
• A self-starter with a positive attitude

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays
• 5% pension contribution

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