Technical Service Chemist in Ellesmere Port

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Service Chemist to join the Fuels Specialties Customer Technical Services (FS-CTS) team at Ellesmere Port, reporting to the Laboratory Manager.

The FS-CTS team plays a vital role in supporting the continued growth of FS products across the EMEA region. As part of this team, you’ll deliver expert technical support by responding to customer queries, conducting laboratory studies to support the ongoing use of products, develop new formulations and applications, and providing hands‑on field support.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing technical support related to the application of refinery, marine, power, and renewable fuel additives
• Support product development of new additive packages driven by customer and industry requirements
• Executing technical service projects and providing data to support the business in a timely fashion under direction and priority
• Responsible for routine maintenance and calibration of test equipment
• Undertaking testing according to standardised industry methods and internal protocols, to support fuel additive application
• Communicate and report technical information to the technical and sales team, Innospec Fuel Specialties, as well as external customers in a clear and concise manner. This could be verbal or written, e.g. via reports or presentations
• Assist in training of staff/customers in test techniques and additive applications and present technical data as required
• Undertake customer visits to support and conduct trials as required
• Conducting tests and collating technical response as required in support of customer tenders
• Maintaining laboratory areas safe and tidy according to local standards and carry out and risk assessments as appropriate

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in chemistry or another relevant scientific discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal skills and experience working in cross-functional teams
• Commercial awareness and interest in business applications of science
• Willingness to travel occasionally

About Innospec

Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care and performance chemicals.

Our global team of approximately 2,000 employees spans 24 countries, applying their extensive experience and market understanding to customers’ local needs. Integrating our global footprint with local service capability enables us to supply quality products that meet and anticipate changing market dynamics.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary alongside the following benefits:

• Up to 10% employee, and 15% employer pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Optional annual medical check‑up with our onsite Occupational Health provider
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing up to 28 days with service (after 2, 4 and 5 years)
• Core working hours of 10am–3pm, with flexibility to work between 7am–7pm
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to our full Percipio training library, free of charge, for ongoing learning and development