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CHEM Salary
£27,674 - £27,674/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Merseyside -- Knowsley Job Type
Permanent Posted
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Industrial Chemist
Location: Knowsley Industrial Estate
Salary: £27,674 per annum
Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating shifts
1. 6:00am – 3:00pm
2. 11:00am – 8:00pm
Bonus: Performance-related bonus schemes included
About the Role:
We are seeking an Industrial Chemist to join our operations team based at Knowsley Industrial Estate. This role is primarily carried out in an outdoor industrial environment and plays a key part in ensuring the safe handling, testing, and movement of materials across the site. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing, checking, and verifying materials at both intake and dispatch stages, ensuring compliance with operational, quality, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
3. Sample, test, and assess incoming materials to ensure they meet required specifications
4. Inspect and approve outgoing materials prior to dispatch
5. Monitor, record, and report material testing data accurately
6. Coordinate materials sent for outward processing
7. Ensure all testing, handling, and documentation procedures are completed in line with company and regulatory requirements
8. Liaise with internal departments and external processing partners
9. Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
10. Carry out duties within an outdoor, industrial working environment
Qualifications and Experience:
11. HMC qualification or a degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
12. Degree qualification strongly preferred
13. Experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or chemical environment desirable
14. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
15. Ability to follow technical and regulatory procedures
16. Full UK driving licence (preferred)
What We Offer:
17. Salary of £27,674 per annum
18. Weekly rotating shift system
19. Performance-related bonus schemes
20. Stable, long-term employment
21. Ongoing training and development opportunities
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