Production Chemist

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

We're looking for someone who has a genuine interest in science and enjoys working in a precise, process-driven environment.

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

If you're looking to develop your scientific career with a business that invests heavily in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.