About You:

We are seeking someone who has an interest in science or chemistry and is keen to pursue a career where you can make a meaningful impact. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to join our team in West Thurrock.

Required skills and experience:

• Good IT literacy skills
• Knowledge of chemistry, with A-level qualifications or above and preferable experience in analytical instrumentation
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, in accordance with company policies and established methodologies
• Results driven to focus contribution on activities which meet company goals and deliver the greatest value
• Ability to work with the team and to contribute ideas and innovation at meetings to meet budget and business demands
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service
• Encourage teamwork (promote operational synergies and alignment) to support each other, and our customers and grow together

About The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team based in Greys, West Thurrock. You will perform sample preparation and extraction for analysis of petroleum products, following strict method guidelines. This is a shift position and will require you to work on a shift rota which includes 7am to 7pm for two days, then 7pm to 7am for two days, then 4 days off.

Key activities:

• Testing a variety of petroleum products to ASTM and IP test methods
• Preparing and testing sample blends as requested by customers
• To prepare and test quality control samples, to standardise reagents and solutions and calibrate equipment as needed for the testing process
• Verifying samples to specifications and communicating results obtained
• Make appropriate entries in the required records and systems
• Generate reports for release to customers
• Receive and log in samples for testing on the required systems
• Maintain documentation as required to meet ISO 17025

What We Offer:

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.