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Bureau Veritas - LAB TECHNICIAN / CHEMIST
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LAB TECHNICIAN / CHEMIST

📍 Witham, England 🕒 1 day ago
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£21,695 - £25,933 / year
£1,808 - £2,161 / mo Apply Now →
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An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.

Role: Lab Technician / Chemist

Location: Witham, Essex

Salary Range: £21,695 - £25,933 depending on experience, plus 10% shift allowance

Shifts: 06.00 - 13.00 rotating 13.00 - 20.00


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Make an impact doing work you can be proud of and contributing to a global mission to enhance safety standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future, shaping a world of trust, and a safer society for us all.

Role Purpose

Bureau Veritas is a multinational group with capabilities in an extensive range of commodities, providing independent inspection, sampling and testing services 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

As a Lab Technician / Chemist, you will perform routine testing of samples for elemental content in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures using classical and instrumental techniques within a fast-paced commercial laboratory environment.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting analysis of samples within a laboratory environment
  • Organise and deliver work as assigned by area team leader/supervisor
  • Ensure safe working practices in line with HSE policy, Risk Assessment and COSHH procedures
  • Process results and convey them to the QC team within a timely manner

Why work for Bureau Veritas?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. After all, we have been certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to: Agriculture & Food, Metals & Minerals, Oil & Gas and Marine Fuel.

Our network of laboratories, strategically located in key trading locations around the world, provide precision analytical testing to both internationally recognized standards and customer specific methodologies across the main industries.

Professional inspection services are critical whenever the custody of goods transfers between buyers, sellers and traders. To assist with a seamless transition, Bureau Veritas has highly skilled professionals ‘on the ground’ in all major transit and trading locations. We offer localized expertise in a range of technologically advanced inspection and sampling services.


What does it take to apply?

Experience required for the role is flexible, previous work in a laboratory environment would be beneficial, however roles that require a practical hands-on approach such as manufacturing or catering plus an interest in science and lab testing could be ideal.

Candidate requirements:
  • Attention to detail – able to follow precise details
  • Good communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Flexible and able to work around workload demands
  • Degree in a scientific/mathematical discipline beneficial

Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.

Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.
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Projected statutory deductions based on standard single-filer baseline tax regulations in the United Kingdom corridor.

Gross Annual Package £21,695 - £25,933
Est. Income Tax Band 20% Basic Rate Band
Statutory Insurance / FICA 8% Class 1 National Insurance (NI)
Estimated Monthly Net £1,446 - £1,686 / mo
Regional Economics

Cost of Living (Witham, England)

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Est. Rent (1-Bed)
£1,100 - £1,750
Monthly Utilities
£140 - £210
Cost Index
112.5
Disposable Tier
Top 15% Rank
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