Job Description

Join us in the Steel City, the manufacturing heartland of the UK and the birthplace of Ossila. At Ossila Sheffield, you'll share ideas, pool resources, and gain new perspectives to better understand complex problems, find solutions, and create with like-minded innovative thinkers. Based in a former steelworks in Attercliffe, we are proud to represent the tradition of innovation and invention that makes Sheffield the culturally, professionally, and environmentally rich city that it is. Our unique space is home to our main office, manufacturing floor, distribution centre, and fully equipped chemical synthesis laboratory.

Logistics Operative (Goods In & Dispatch)

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Salary:

26,000 - 28,000 per annum

Hours:

35 hours per week (nominally 9am - 5pm); Permanent

Location:

Windsor St, Sheffield (part-time, on-site working essential)

Application Deadline:

09/02/2026

Start Date:

As soon as possible



We have an opening for a versatile goods-in and dispatch job in our small, fast-growing company, with the potential for growth opportunities linked to personal and business performance. We are looking for people enthusiastic about quality and productivity to join the Manufacturing department at our Attercliffe based site.



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About the Role

Initially, the primary duties of this job would include:


Preparation and packaging of our range of laboratory equipment. Maintaining levels of packaging materials and equipment stock on hand. Liaising with our Customer Care Team to ensure smooth fulfilment of customer orders and to quickly remedy any issues that may arise. Managing the flow of returned equipment. Communicating with our Operations Team to ensure incoming deliveries are directed to the correct areas within our site. Then organising safe unloading and delivery to the correct addressee. Conducting initial inspections of delivered components.

Full training will be provided, but experience with product packing and dispatch, or goods-in handling is desirable.


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About You

You have good manual dexterity with excellent attention to detail You approach your work methodically and diligently You demonstrate an awareness of health and safety You are highly organised and self-motivated You are an effective communicator You are keen to continue personal learning and development You hold a UK work permit holder and/or the legal right to work in the UK

Your skills and experience may also include any of the following:


Product packing and dispatch Managing incoming deliveries and conducting goods-in inspection Quality management practices Experience with Microsoft Access and databases
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Why Work with Us?

Joining our team means you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. At our Sheffield site, we offer:


Competitive salaries with regular performance-based pay review A long-running, discretionary profit share scheme 24 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays Flexible working hours within core hours Regular 'tea and cake Tuesdays' where we catch up with each other Free on-site parking with marked bays Secure bike storage and shower facilities

Working together in-person is an essential part of Ossila. We value the collaborative, knowledge-sharing moments that happen over a cuppa, and this is why our roles are office based. If you are someone who shares this perspective and are enthusiastic about joining Ossila in our Sheffield office, we want to hear from you.


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About Us

Ossila is a small but high-growth business which manufactures and supplies scientific equipment, materials, and laboratory supplies to institutions around the world. Our aim is to help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery. To do this, we are looking to continue our rapid expansion with a view to building a world-class company of significant size and stature over the next five years. Formed by academics from the University of Sheffield, we now employ over 50 people across our offices in the UK and the Netherlands.



We pride ourselves on our high-quality products, excellent customer support, and accessible prices. Our customers can be found in over 100 countries (approximately 85% of our sales are exported) and include many of the world's leading research institutions. We have won both the Institute of Physics award for innovation and the King's Award for export.


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How to Apply

To apply, email us at recruitment@ossila.com with a personalised covering letter and a copy of your CV. This is your chance to tell us why you are interested in the position and how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a good fit. No agencies please.

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Join us in the Steel City, the manufacturing heartland of the UK and the birthplace of Ossila. At Ossila Sheffield, you'll share ideas, pool resources, and gain new perspectives to better understand complex problems, find solutions, and create with like-minded innovative thinkers. Based in a former steelworks in Attercliffe, we are proud to represent the tradition of innovation and invention that makes Sheffield the culturally, professionally, and environmentally rich city that it is. Our unique space is home to our main office, manufacturing floor, distribution centre, and fully equipped chemical synthesis laboratory.

Current opportunities

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Part-Time Frontend JS Developer

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Salary:

18/hour

Hours:

7-14 hours/week

Location:

Windsor St, Sheffield (part-time, on-site working essential)

Application Deadline:

26/01/2026

Start Date:

As soon as possible



We are looking for someone who is eager to kick-start their career as a frontend JS developer with a part-time role at a growing scientific company in Sheffield. Working with our team of SEO experts and designers, you will help build new storefront features, improve user experience, and optimise our site for performance and search visibility. This role provides an opportunity to learn and grow in a commercial environment and would be best suited to someone with a keen interest in creating high-quality and robust Clean Code.


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About the Role

The role will evolve over time, but day-to-day responsibilities will include:


Adding new features to our existing website using modern JS and SCSS Maintaining and updating our existing codebase to improve code quality Optimizing website performance to improve our technical SEO compliance Working with the design team to improve the look-and-feel of the website Troubleshooting and debugging website issues and handling edge cases Managing version control through Git and keeping a detailed changelog

Our website is built on Shopify, one of the largest ecommerce platforms in the world. Our theme was developed in-house and provides substantial amounts of custom functionality, relying heavily on modern ES6+ JavaScript and SCSS as well as Shopify Liquid.



Effective collaboration is crucial, so this role will be onsite at our office space in Sheffield with flexible hours within our core office hours.


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About You

We are looking for someone who is keen to build on strong foundational skills. You should be passionate about clean code and finding, to paraphrase Douglas Crockford, the "beautiful, elegant, highly expressive language that is buried in JavaScript".


You hold or are pursuing a relevant technical degree (or equivalent experience) Familiarity with JavaScript and version control systems such as Git Demonstratable experience with SCSS and HTML You have an understanding of clean coding best practices You have a foundational understanding of technical SEO Desire to continue learning start a career in web development You are able to solve problems independently and learn from feedback You enjoy being part of a team and collaborating on projects You are keen to continue personal learning and development You can reliably commute to Sheffield, S4

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, with the ability to work on several concurrent projects (independently and as part of a collaborative team) with different deadlines at the same time.


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Why Work with Us?

Joining our team means you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. At our Sheffield site, we offer:


Genuine flexibility where academic progression is prioritised A long-running, discretionary profit share scheme Regular 'tea and cake Tuesdays' where we catch up with each other Free on-site parking with marked bays Secure bike storage and shower facilities Open-plan collaborative office/lab spaces

Working together in-person is an essential part of Ossila. We value the collaborative, knowledge-sharing moments that happen over a cuppa, and this is why our roles are office based. If you are someone who shares this perspective and are enthusiastic about joining Ossila in our Sheffield office, we want to hear from you.


###

About Us

Ossila is a small but high-growth business which manufactures and supplies scientific equipment, materials, and laboratory supplies to institutions around the world. Our aim is to help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery. To do this, we are looking to continue our rapid expansion with a view to building a world-class company of significant size and stature over the next five years. Formed by academics from the University of Sheffield, we now employ over 50 people across our offices in the UK and the Netherlands.



We pride ourselves on our high-quality products, excellent customer support, and accessible prices. Our customers can be found in over 100 countries (approximately 85% of our sales are exported) and include many of the world's leading research institutions. We have won both the Institute of Physics award for innovation and the King's Award for export.


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How to Apply

To apply, email us at recruitment@ossila.com with a personalised covering letter and a copy of your CV. This is your chance to tell us why you are interested in the position and how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a good fit. No agencies please.



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Product Development Electrochemist

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Salary:

40,000 to 46,000 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Hours:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Fixed term

Contract Duration:

2 years with potential for permanence

Location:

Windsor St, Sheffield (full-time, on-site working essential)

Application Deadline:

08/02/2026

Start Date:

As soon as possible



We are seeking a highly motivated electrochemist to join our R&D team and drive our electrochemical product development. This role involves researching and developing new products and technologies based on electrochemical and photoelectrochemical systems measurement cells, potentiostats, and galvanostats.



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About the Role

At Ossila, we manufacture, source, and develop a wide range of scientific equipment in Sheffield including our potentiostat, electrochemical cells, and advanced photoelectrochemical cells. We support green research through offering scientific technologies and equipment for CO2 emissions research, clean water and energy development, battery and solar cell materials, and more.



Our R&D team has significant expertise in the applications of the products we develop and the fundamentals of engineering and control systems. As a product development electrochemist, you will initially focus on the product development of electrodes, electrochemical cells, and photoelectrochemical cells for application in the fields of cyclic voltammetry, electrocatalytically reactions, corrosion tests, fuel cells, and batteries. You will also take the initiative for upgrading our existing potentiostat and developing a prototype galvanostat.



This is a great opportunity for you to take ownership of developing a suite of electrochemistry products, offering you high-value commercial experience for your career development as an electrochemist. Your responsibilities will centre on tasks such as:


Product development of electrodes, electrochemical cells, and photoelectrochemical cells. Providing quality customer support and service to our customers. Content development for electrochemical products including white papers, videos, and graphics. Working with our test and measurement team to upgrade our existing potentiostat to expand its applications for corrosion studies, electrochemical synthesis, and battery research. Developing a prototype design of a galvanostat by working with application scientists and engineers, pairing our existing electronic sub-units with custom, precision-designed circuitry.

As part of a small and fast-growing company, you will work both collaboratively and independently. When required, you will work under your own initiative and take responsibility to solve problems.


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About You

We are looking for a proactive electrochemist with strong foundational skills in electrochemistry, broad existing knowledge, and an eagerness to learn and apply new technologies. You should be passionate about product development and customer service, keen on problem-solving, and enthusiastic about the full lifecycle of product development.


You hold a PhD in electrochemistry, electrocatalytic research, or a similar degree. You wish to dedicate to yourself to helping the community through the development of high-quality, low-price electrochemical products with the added value of expert customer service and support. You have demonstrable experience in one of the following domains: + Hands-on expertise with cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, fuel cells, electrocatalytic CO2 reduction or HER/OERs.
+ Hands-on experience with potentiostats, or galvanostats, or both.
You are an expert in electrochemical reactions and electrochemical characterizations and have experience working with electrochemical cells or photoelectrochemical cells. You are a proactive problem-solver with the resourcefulness to research and test solutions independently, supported by our experienced R&D team. You enjoy being part of a team and fostering a collaborative environment.

Your skills and experience may also include:


Experience in procurement supply chain management Experience in customer service with strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills Experience in electronic product design and development
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Why Work with Us?

Joining our team means you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. At our Sheffield site, we offer:


Genuine independence where commercial and career progression are prioritised A potential path to full-time employment as an R&D Engineer upon successful completion of the initial development projects A long-running, discretionary profit share scheme Regular tea & cake company catch-ups Free on-site parking with marked bays Secure bike storage and shower facilities Open-plan collaborative office/lab space
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How We Work

Working together in-person is an essential part of Ossila. We value the collaborative, knowledge-sharing moments that happen over a cuppa, and this is why our roles are office based. If you are someone who shares this perspective and are enthusiastic about joining Ossila in our Sheffield office, we want to hear from you


###

About Us

Ossila is a small but high-growth business which manufactures and supplies scientific equipment, materials, and laboratory supplies to institutions around the world. Our aim is to help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery. To do this, we are looking to continue our rapid expansion with a view to building a world-class company of significant size and stature over the next five years. Formed by academics from the University of Sheffield, we now employ over 50 people across our offices in the UK and the Netherlands.



We pride ourselves on our high-quality products, excellent customer support, and accessible prices. Our customers can be found in over 100 countries (approximately 85% of our sales are exported) and include many of the world's leading research institutions. We have won both the Institute of Physics award for innovation and the King's Award for export.


###

How to Apply

To apply, email us at recruitment@ossila.com with a CV and personalised covering letter. This is your chance to tell us why you are interested in the position and how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a good fit. Visit www.ossila.com/apply for more information. No agencies please.



View the full role

Logistics Operative (Goods In & Dispatch)

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Salary:

26,000 - 28,000 per annum

Hours:

35 hours per week (nominally 9am - 5pm); Permanent

Location:

Windsor St, Sheffield (part-time, on-site working essential)

Application Deadline:

09/02/2026

Start Date:

As soon as possible



We have an opening for a versatile goods-in and dispatch job in our small, fast-growing company, with the potential for growth opportunities linked to personal and business performance. We are looking for people enthusiastic about quality and productivity to join the Manufacturing department at our Attercliffe based site.



###

About the Role

Initially, the primary duties of this job would include:


Preparation and packaging of our range of laboratory equipment. Maintaining levels of packaging materials and equipment stock on hand. Liaising with our Customer Care Team to ensure smooth fulfilment of customer orders and to quickly remedy any issues that may arise. Managing the flow of returned equipment. Communicating with our Operations Team to ensure incoming deliveries are directed to the correct areas within our site. Then organising safe unloading and delivery to the correct addressee. Conducting initial inspections of delivered components.

Full training will be provided, but experience with product packing and dispatch, or goods-in handling is desirable.


###

About You

You have good manual dexterity with excellent attention to detail You approach your work methodically and diligently You demonstrate an awareness of health and safety You are highly organised and self-motivated You are an effective communicator You are keen to continue personal learning and development You hold a UK work permit holder and/or the legal right to work in the UK

Your skills and experience may also include any of the following:


Product packing and dispatch Managing incoming deliveries and conducting goods-in inspection Quality management practices Experience with Microsoft Access and databases
###

Why Work with Us?

Joining our team means you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. At our Sheffield site, we offer:


Competitive salaries with regular performance-based pay review A long-running, discretionary profit share scheme 24 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays Flexible working hours within core hours Regular 'tea and cake Tuesdays' where we catch up with each other Free on-site parking with marked bays Secure bike storage and shower facilities

Working together in-person is an essential part of Ossila. We value the collaborative, knowledge-sharing moments that happen over a cuppa, and this is why our roles are office based. If you are someone who shares this perspective and are enthusiastic about joining Ossila in our Sheffield office, we want to hear from you.


###

About Us

Ossila is a small but high-growth business which manufactures and supplies scientific equipment, materials, and laboratory supplies to institutions around the world. Our aim is to help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery. To do this, we are looking to continue our rapid expansion with a view to building a world-class company of significant size and stature over the next five years. Formed by academics from the University of Sheffield, we now employ over 50 people across our offices in the UK and the Netherlands.



We pride ourselves on our high-quality products, excellent customer support, and accessible prices. Our customers can be found in over 100 countries (approximately 85% of our sales are exported) and include many of the world's leading research institutions. We have won both the Institute of Physics award for innovation and the King's Award for export.


###

How to Apply

To apply, email us at recruitment@ossila.com with a personalised covering letter and a copy of your CV. This is your chance to tell us why you are interested in the position and how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a good fit. No agencies please.



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Ossila Sheffield perks

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Long-running quarterly

profit share scheme

Purpose-built lab for material synthesis and device testing

Enhanced pension scheme

through salary sacrifice

Tea & cake meetings, BBQs, Christmas party, and more