Shift Analytical Chemist


Company:	SRG
Salary:	£32,084 - £32,084
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WA6 7SW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

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Summary

Shift Analytical Chemist required on a permanent basis, based in North Cheshire. Recent and proven industrial experience using GC, HPLC and wet chemistry is required. Manual Driving license is essential.

Title: Shift Analytical Chemist

Location: North Cheshire

Salary: £32,084 + Shift Allowance (~£10,900)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a multinational chemicals manufacturer who produce a highly varied range of products. Based in North Cheshire, their central Analytical Team is now looking to hire a Shift Analytical Chemist on a permanent basis. This role will see the successful candidate support with testing of samples from across the site, from multiple departments and customers. This would be an excellent opportunity for Chemists with good analytical skills and experience to join a company with a fantastic reputation. Recent and proven industrial experience with wet chemistry, GC and/or HPLC is essential.

Benefits: You would be joining a team in a respected and successful company, with an outstanding reputation. Generous salary and shift allowance, 26 days holiday as standard plus 8 statutory days.

Shift Pattern: 4 on (2 days: 6.00am-6.00pm; 2 nights: 6.00pm-6.00am), 6 days off. 7 shift rotations, followed by a 20-day break.

Role / Description

Collecting liquid and gaseous samples from various locations across site

Analysing collected samples and samples sent from internal teams or external customers, including organic, inorganic and environmental samples

Using instrumentation including GC, HPLC, ICP, MS and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy to conduct analysis, as well as density, colour and wet chemistry tests.

Validating and reporting on analytical results, identifying anomalies and taking appropriate action.

Responding to unscheduled analytical requirements and site emergencies, as necessary

Basic instrument maintenance and calibration

Using prescribed analytical procedures and maintaining records to ensure required standards are met

Conducting environmental measurements for any emergency response situations on or off site

Requirements

HND or BSc degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Forensic Science or similar preferred

Good practical analytical skills - recent hands-on industrial experience of GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC in particular, ICP or MS is preferrable.

Valid driving licence essential

Excellent time management skills, able to adapt according to priorities and think clearly under pressure

A strong team player, able to collaborate and support colleagues as needed

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 0161 667 1795. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

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.

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

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