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On-site in Avonmouth·Full-time·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- £31,724 - £33,000 a year
About £2,200 - £2,270 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Avonmouth
- Contract
- Full-time



Skills
Nice to have
SGS is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Avonmouth.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Degree or HNC/HND in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
Due to the nature of the role, and working hours/ requirements, a driving license is essential for this role.
Nice to have
- Experience within oil & gas, fuels, petrochemicals, environmental or UKAS/ISO 17025 laboratories would be advantageous but is not essential.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (BUPA)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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The role
As a Chemist within our busy Avonmouth laboratory, you'll carry out a range of analytical tests on petroleum, fuel and related products, ensuring accurate results that help our customers make critical operational decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory experience who enjoys hands-on testing, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll be doing
What you'll do
- Performing routine and specialised laboratory testing on oil, fuel and gas-related samples.
- Interpreting and validating analytical results in line with industry standards and quality requirements.
- Operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Recording and reporting test data accurately and efficiently.
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure samples are processed within agreed turnaround times.
- Maintaining high standards of laboratory safety, quality and housekeeping.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate results.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced testing environment.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
Hiring process
Application
Recruitment team contact
With recruitment team
If your skills and experience match current or future needs, a member of the recruitment team contacts you.
Interviews
Face-to-face or virtual interviews, also a chance to learn about the job, your future manager and the culture.
Assessments
Not every role
For some positions: personality, cognitive and technical assessments, a short psychometric study, or more thorough assessments by external consultants.
Additional screening and reference check
Selection and offer · With HR team
- An email acknowledges receipt of every application.
- Unsuccessful candidates are informed and may be contacted for future openings.
About SGS
- Industry
- Testing & Certification
- Founded
- 1878
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
In their own words
About the company & team
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the petrochemical, mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.
- Job Title: Laboratory Analyst
- Hours: Annualised hours contract, 48 hours per week- rotating shift pattern, including nights and weekends (expected to be working up to 37.5 hours per week)
- Job Location: Avonmouth
- Salary: £31,724.16 - £33,000
- Industry: Oil and Gas
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