Shift Analytical Chemist

Shift Analytical Chemist

Location: North Cheshire • Term: Permanent • Salary: £32,084 + Shift Allowance (~£10,900)

Responsibilities

• Collect liquid and gaseous samples from various locations across the site.
• Analyse collected samples and samples sent from internal teams or external customers, including organic, inorganic and environmental samples.
• Use instrumentation including GC, HPLC, ICP, MS and atomic absorption spectroscopy to conduct analysis, as well as density, colour and wet chemistry tests.
• Validate and report analytical results, identify anomalies and take appropriate action.
• Respond to unscheduled analytical requirements and site emergencies as necessary.
• Perform basic instrument maintenance and calibration.
• Use prescribed analytical procedures and maintain records to ensure required standards are met.
• Conduct environmental measurements for emergency response situations on or off site.

Requirements

• HND or BSc degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Forensic Science or similar.
• Recent hands‑on industrial experience of GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC in particular; experience with ICP or MS preferred.
• Valid manual driving licence.
• Excellent time‑management skills, able to adapt according to priorities and think clearly under pressure.
• Strong team player, able to collaborate and support colleagues as needed.

Benefits

Generous salary and shift allowance, 26 days holiday as standard plus 8 statutory days.

Shift Pattern

4 on (2 days: 6.00am‑6.00pm; 2 nights: 6.00pm‑6.00am), 6 days off. 7 shift rotations, followed by a 20‑day break.