Production Chemist

A Production Chemist is required in Uttoxeter to join a global manufacturer of industrial, medical, and specialty gases.

This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £31,000 and £34,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits.

Working Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts, you will produce high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials within a specialist team.

The role demands a scientific background and strong analytical skills.

Comprehensive training and career development are provided.

Your responsibilities will include manufacturing to precise specifications, ensuring quality control, and maintaining process documentation.

This position suits someone seeking a long-term career within a world-leading production environment.

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

• 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.