Role: CHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY (early shift)
Location: Kettering, UK Salary: Up to £24,000 (plus 10% shift allowance)
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Ref: 28/25
We have a full-time, fixed term up to 3 months, vacancy for a Technician to work in our Chemistry department. Hours for the position are Monday to Friday 6am – 2pm.
A 10% shift allowance will be paid, in addition to the salary – Monday to Friday from 6am to 8am.
About The Department
The chemical testing team consists of around 20 multiskilled technicians, technologists, and other support staff.
The chemical laboratory houses a range of analytical equipment including GC-MS, HPLC and LC-MS. Testing for restricted substances and assessing the chemical properties of a range of consumer products against international and European standards is carried out to show due diligence or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.
About The Role
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out the following:
· Performing chemical testing competently and efficiently
· Recording results and observations in a legible and understandable manner
· Routine analytical equipment maintenance tasks
· Routine chemical testing to standard procedures within an accredited laboratory environment
· Complete and maintain personal training records
· Working to an understanding the SATRA quality systems and UKAS requirements
· Working to and understanding SATRA's health and safety requirements
· Working independently and as part of the laboratory team
Full training will be provided, although previous laboratory experience is desirable.
About You
Essential
· Previous laboratory experience or high-level GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths and at least one science subject
· You should be familiar with MS Word and Excel
· Have good attention to detail and thoroughness
· You should be highly motivated, reliable & flexible
· Be able to follow instructions accurately
· You should have good team working skills and be experienced at meeting deadlines
· Possess enthusiasm and a helpful attitude
· You will need good time management, organisation and communication skills
Desirable
· A-levels in Maths or science or Further Education in science subjects
· Problem solving experience
· Willing to learn, develop, adapt and grow
Benefits Include
Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd September 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: Up to £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/09/2025
Reference ID: 28/25