At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting projects and formulate innovative fuel blends in a dynamic lab environment.
- Company: Join a leading fuels and energy business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, generous leave, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and mentorship in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry and 2 years of lab experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Altera Recruitment Group is partnering with a specialist fuels and energy business operating within the downstream oil, automotive, aerospace and motorsport sectors. The business is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join its Technical Services Team and play a key role in the delivery of complex projects and bespoke fuel formulation. This is an opportunity for a technically minded Chemistry graduate with laboratory and project experience to take ownership of multiple projects from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician
- Manage multiple projects from start to finish, ensuring agreed lead times and right first-time criteria are achieved
- Independently formulate a wide range of fuel blends using formulation models and empirical blending techniques
- Troubleshoot technical issues across production, logistics and commercial activities
- Support raw material specification, sourcing, testing and approval, as well as identifying new product applications
- Provide technical support to customers while mentoring other members of the Technical Services Team
Candidate Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry or an equivalent qualification is essential
- Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, with familiarity with standard fuel test methods
- Previous project experience with the ability to manage multiple activities through to completion
- Strong technical, analytical, communication and problem solving skills
- A strong HSE focus with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
What's on Offer
- Circa £35,000 salary
- 10% discretionary bonus
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare and Pension available
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, 37.5 hours per week, office based with potential for 1 to 2 days working from home following completion of training
If you are a Chemistry graduate with relevant laboratory experience and an interest in fuel formulation, technical projects and the wider energy sector, Altera Recruitment Group would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Laboratory Technician employer: Altera Recruitment Group Ltd
Altera Recruitment Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Laboratory Technicians can thrive in the specialist fuels and energy sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to manage diverse projects, receive mentorship, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and a discretionary bonus. Located in a collaborative office setting with flexible working options post-training, this role promises meaningful contributions to innovative fuel formulations while fostering a culture of technical excellence and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Altera Recruitment Group Ltd Recruitment Team
