Hiring Now: Technical Service Chemist Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Technical Service Chemist Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Technical Service Chemist

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Technical Service Chemist required, based in Cheshire on a permanent basis. Requiring recent experience of strong wet chemistry analysis, with experience of analytical techniques used in the Oils/Fuels/Petrochemical/Fuel Additives industries desirable but not essential. Recent Chemistry graduates will be considered.

Title: Technical Service Chemist

Location: Cheshire

Salary: £28,000 - £37,000 (dependent on experience) 

Employment Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a multinational company who specialise in the creation of speciality chemicals for a range of markets. They are now looking to add a Technical Service Chemist to their Fuel Additives Technical Service Team on a permanent basis, based at their site in Cheshire. This role will see you support external customers including application testing of fuel additives using a range of techniques, as well as wet chemistry analysis to measure physical properties such as viscosity and density. Candidates with strong wet chemistry analysis are encouraged to apply, including recent Chemistry graduates as full training can be provided. Experience of analytical techniques used in the Oils/Fuels/Petrochemical/Fuel Additives industries desirable but not essential.

Benefits: A technical role in a highly respected, multi-national company, with significant intellectual property potential and commercial impact. 37.5 hours, Mon-Fri, flexible working hours. Excellent company pension, private healthcare and 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Potential for a bonus also.

Role / Description 

Providing technical support related to the application of refinery fuel additives.
Executing technical service projects and providing data to support the business in a timely fashion under direction and priority.
Responsible for maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
Undertaking testing according to standard industry methods, to support fuel additive application.
Communicate and report technical information to the technical and sales team, as well as external customers in a clear and concise manner.
Potential to undertake customer visits to support and conduct trials as required.
Conducting tests and collating technical response as required in support of customer tenders.
Maintaining laboratory areas safe and tidy according to local standards and carry out and risk assessments as appropriate.Requirements

Degree in Chemistry (or similar)
Strong wet chemistry analysis including testing density, viscosity, Karl Fischer, freezing point etc.
Experience of analytical techniques used in the Oils/Fuels/Petrochemical/Fuel Additives industries desirable but not essential.SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to  For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed).

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit  to view our other vacancies. 

Keywords: Technical Service Chemist, Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Analysing Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Oils, Fuels, Oilfield, Chemist, Chemistry, Corrosion Testing, Scale Testing, Viscosity, Density, Wet Chemistry, Physical Properties, Fuel Additives, Customer Support, Technical Support, Commercial, Customers 

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Technical Service Chemist job near me in Cheshire! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!