Job Description

Chemistry Support Technician

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers.

Are you someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and making a real difference in the lab? As our new Chemistry Support Technician, you'll help set up and run tests, document and analyse results, and keep sample logistics running smoothly. Working alongside a dedicated team of chemists, you'll help maintain a safe, organised, and efficient lab environment. If this sounds like your ideal role, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out all work in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and procedures. Proactively identify and report any unsafe acts or conditions using the Near Miss System, helping to uphold a strong safety culture. Ensure all tasks align with relevant safety and governance requirements. Conduct laboratory testing and maintain accurate, detailed records of results. Perform analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, in line with training and competency requirements. Coordinate and track sample logistics, including delivery, collection, receipt, and proper logging of materials. Comply with area licences and ensure safe operation within laboratory and storage areas. Help maintain calibration systems for laboratory equipment. Carry out general administrative duties to support efficient lab operations. Assist with the safe handling, segregation, and disposal of laboratory waste. Transport chemicals, solvents, or other hazardous materials safely between labs, storage areas, and workspaces as required. Support storage, sampling, and analysis of site-related environmental samples. Keep accurate inventory records of chemicals, solvents, and reference materials. Open and close laboratory areas, ensuring equipment and workspaces are prepared for safe use. Assist with decommissioning or reorganisation of laboratory spaces when necessary. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organisation throughout laboratory areas

Qualifications & Experience:

IT skills and proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of manufacture, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous substances including explosives. Experience preparing safety and quality documentation.

Desirable:

HNC in Chemistry discipline.

Post Holder Characteristics:

Personally committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and environmental responsibility. Proactive and action-oriented, identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate. Actively seeks and applies new ideas and opportunities that add value to the business. Builds strong relationships across teams to drive performance improvements. Confident IT user with strong teamwork skills. Understands and follows company policies and operating procedures to ensure full compliance. Communicates effectively and demonstrates excellent attention to detail.

Benefits:

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme as well as a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts. Also, where practical, we will support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle which could include the ability to flex your start and finish hours to assist with your work life balance.

If you have the necessary skills and experience for the position of

Chemistry Support Technician

, then we would love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person