Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

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.