Chemist - Days/Shifts Scunthorpe, England
Job description
What you need to know about the role
Working as a Day or Shift Chemist within our Analytical Services department you will be responsible for the operation of a number of analytical instruments both in laboratory and plant based on-line, to ensure the integrity of results reported to the Steelmaking and Blast Furnace manufacturing units in Scunthorpe.
Assisting in defining an analytical route for non-routine analysis and support plant trials you will also ensure that instrument performance and availability targets are attained.
You will ensure your work is completed in compliance with all HS&E requirements in the area on a real time basis.
What we need to know about you
You should hold a level 3 or higher level qualification in Chemistry or other Physical Sciences, supplemented by good GCSE’s in English and Maths. Demonstrable experience in an analytical/testing type role will also be considered.
You should have experience in the use of chemicals, cleaning agents, and the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Excellent IT skills are also required.
What we can offer you
We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.
Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:
- Defined contribution company pension scheme
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Life Assurance
- A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
- Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simplyhealth
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Standby and call-out payments
- Family friendly benefits including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
What you need to know about us
British Steel continues to transform as a business under the ownership of Jingye Group and we’re looking for passionate, hard-working, ambitious and dedicated people who want to be part of our journey.
We are a world leader in the production of steel – producing over 2.8 million tonnes of it every year. Our steel is, and continues to be, fundamental in creating iconic, awe-inspiring structures around the world. It helps people travel, work, eat and socialise every day. More importantly it also helps keep us safe.
British Steel is an armed forces friendly company and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.
For more information about us and our journey please visit – www.britishsteel.co.uk.
How to apply
Internal candidates please apply for this role by logging in to your ESS account.
External candidates can apply by clicking on the ‘apply online’ button below.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a visa or will you require sponsorship in the future?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/07/2023
Reference ID: REQ0692
