Analytical Technician
Full Time, Permanent
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
We’re looking for an Analytical Technician to join the INEOS Acetyls team. We need highly motivated individuals who want to be part of our growing business.
INEOS Acetyls is a global chemicals business producing acetic acid and a range of derivatives across Europe, Asia, and America. We’re part of INEOS - one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world, employing around 26,000 people across 194 sites in 29 countries.
You will be based at the Hull site, which is the largest producer of acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and ethyl acetate in Europe. The products we produce are essential building blocks used in almost every industry, including renewable power, automotive, pharmaceuticals, coatings, and textiles.
Hull is also home to the business's global Technology Development and Support Team and is based on the 370-acre Saltend Chemicals Park - a cluster of world-class chemicals and renewable energy businesses at the heart of the UK's energy estuary.
Be part of our journey to net zero
Sustainability is at the heart of our business, and we have created a road map to achieving net zero. We’re investing in this sustainable future right now; you could be part of our journey.
The opportunity
The purpose of this job is to perform routine laboratory analysis for the Hull site manufacturing assets as part of a team of rota technicians. Testing the quality of feedstocks, process and final product samples against defined specifications enabling the manufacturing assets to maintain operations and final products to be sold.
If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then INEOS’ open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to quickly develop your career. We value daily collaboration and teamwork, reaping the benefits of working on site/office based.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus plan
- Generous contributory pension
- Life assurance
- Ongoing career development
- Wide range of benefits including discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans and high street discounts
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free on-site gym
- Online health and fitness hub for employees, plus friends and family
- Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services – for employees and family.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities
Key accountabilities
As an Analytical Technician you will be required to comply with all SHE requirements within the analytical laboratory and contribute to the development of an SHE culture fully aligned with the goals of INEOS Acetyls Hull. You will be required to maintain focus on personal safety and the safety of others, following all SHE procedures and responding appropriately to emergencies.
You will interact with analytical chemists and manufacturing technicians and engineers using laboratory knowledge and experience to execute experimental programs that meet requirements of stakeholders. You will take personal responsibility for the quality of data generated and recorded, complying with local QA systems and data storage standards.
You will perform preventative maintenance including calibration and troubleshooting of equipment and you will oversee corrective actions and operational improvements as required. You may be required to train new members of the team as needed and will have responsibility for ordering routine chemicals and consumable items for the team.
About you
To be successful you will need to be qualified to with HNC or equivalent as a minimum, with a significant chemistry content. You will have relevant industrial experience with proficiency in working across several routine analytical capabilities such as Karl Fischer, freezing point, pH measurement, titration, chromatography.
The ability to record and enter detailed information accurately in IT systems is essential so you will be IT literate and comfortable working with required IT systems, such as Laboratory Information Data Systems and chromatography data systems. Proficiency in additional capabilities such as Elemental Analysis, Environmental analysis, Industrial Hygiene including personnel monitoring would be an advantage, as would the ability to work at height when required as well as forklift truck driving.
As an experienced team player, you will be a strong communicator with effective networking skills and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders. You will have strong teamworking skills with the willingness to develop the overall team performance and contribute to the success of the team, fostering learning, sharing of ideas, and building capability.
You will work flexibly across several analytical work programs to meet the changing needs of stakeholders whilst applying appropriate day-to-day work prioritisation and be comfortable working autonomously.