Careers

We are excited to be able to offer an excellent opportunity to join our Laboratory team. There is a requirement to be able to work from both our Wickford and Basildon based Laboratories depending on the project.

SBZ Corporation is the privately-owned global organisation specialising in the formulation, manufacture, and global distribution of fuel and lubricant additives, base oils, and speciality products for the oil industry. We offer an extensive portfolio of products to meet the needs of international oil groups, fuel storage, supply terminals, fuel blenders, lubricant manufacturers, and fuel wholesalers and industries worldwide.

The purpose of the role is to support the smooth running of the laboratory.  Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will work closely with cross functional teams including sales, production, and customer operations, to ensure we continually meet customer needs and requirements.

Responsibilities will include:

·        Testing and Sampling

o   All in house testing of raw materials

o   All in house testing of finished products

o   All reporting and recording of all test results

o   For the upkeep and ordering of all consumables required for the laboratory

o   All sample disposal

o   Produce laboratory blends when requested

·        To support in development projects as and when required

·        Provide support to the Laboratory Manager and Technical Director as required

·        Ensure the laboratory is kept in a clean and tidy condition at all times

·        Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained and raise any maintenance queries to the
Laboratory Manager

·        Responsible for meeting personal and departmental objectives

·        Perform any other duties or related tasks as requested

The ideal Candidate will have:

·       Have a background in Chemistry

·       A-level Chemistry

·       Experience working in a QC Laboratory

·       Strong attention to detail

·       The ability to work without supervision

·       The ability to multitask

·       Excellent time management skills

·       Exceptional communication skills

·       Calm under pressure

·       Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office

·       Excellent written, numerical and problem solving skills

·       Good record keeping skills

·       Able to work 12 hour shifts day and nights

Salary and Benefits:

Salary:  £31,000 per year

Benefits include:

•        Pension scheme with a company contribution of 9%

•        Life assurance scheme

•        Private Health Care

•        Employee Assistance Programme

•        Discretionary bonus scheme

•        25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Hours:

44 per week, over 4 x 12-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, as detailed below, with a 60-minute unpaid break.

Dayshift                                                Nightshift

6am to 6pm Monday                         6pm Monday to 6am Tuesday

6am to 6pm Tuesday                         6pm Tuesday to 6am Wednesday

6am to 6pm Wednesday                  6pm Wednesday to 6am Thursday

6am to 6pm Thursday                       6pm Thursday to 6am Friday

Contract type:

Permanent contract

Apply today. Either complete the form on this page or send your CV and covering letter to: careers@sbzcorporation.com

SBZ Corporation is the privately-owned global organisation specialising in the formulation, manufacture, and global distribution of fuel and lubricant additives, base oils and speciality products for the oil industry. We offer an extensive portfolio of products to meet the needs of international oil groups, fuel storage, supply terminals, fuel blenders, lubricant manufacturers, and fuel wholesalers worldwide.

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are looking to expand our friendly and cooperative Customer Operations team. 

The purpose of the role is to support the smooth running of the business operations.  Reporting to the Customer Operations Manager, you will work closely with cross functional teams including sales, production, technical and finance, to ensure we continually meet customer needs and requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

• To monitor and maintain stock levels at various locations
• Check and process all orders received in a timely manner
• Complete all invoices within 3 days of delivery
• Customs clearance
• Booking and arranging haulage
• Liaising with Production staff to monitor Manufacturing orders
• Ensure all documentation and systems are always kept up to date
• Responsible for meeting individual and business targets within the agreed timeframes
• Perform other related tasks as requested

The ideal Candidate will have:

• English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent
• Experience of using a CRM system
• Knowledge of Custom and Excise procedures including export declarations
• Logistics experience
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work without supervision
• The ability to multitask
• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Calm under pressure
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office
• Understanding of shipping processes and terminology / Incoterms

Salary and Benefits:

Salary:  up to £26,000.00 per year

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme with a company contribution of 9%
• Life assurance scheme
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus scheme 
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Hours:

08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday

Contract type:

Permanent contract

If you are interested in the role and consider yourself suitable, please complete the form on this page or send your CV and covering letter to: careers@sbzcorporation.com  

SBZ Corporation is the privately-owned global organisation specialising in the formulation, manufacture, and global distribution of fuel and lubricant additives, base oils, and speciality products for the oil industry. We offer an extensive portfolio of products to meet the needs of international oil groups, fuel storage, supply terminals, fuel blenders, lubricant manufacturers, and fuel wholesalers and industries worldwide.

Reporting to the Production and Engineering Manager, you will work closely with cross functional teams including sales, production, and customer operations, to ensure we continually meet customer needs and requirements.

Responsibilities will include:

• Become technically proficient in the products supplied by SBZ, in order to become a point of technical support and advice for customers and other SBZ departments
• Work with the Product Managers to learn formulating chemistry
• Support the Product Managers in day to day activities
• Keep data sheets updated, relevant and correct
• Calculate blend corrections and provide recommendations for the plant as required (for approval by the Product Managers)
• Become trained in the laboratory analytical techniques to assist the laboratory team either with hands on additive testing and analysis or coordinating testing work
• Perform any other duties or related tasks as requested

The ideal Candidate will have:

• Have a background in Chemistry
• Chemistry or Science Graduate
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work without supervision
• The ability to multitask
• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Calm under pressure
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written, numerical and problem solving skills
• Good record keeping skills

Salary and Benefits:

Salary:  up to £34,000 per annum

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme with a company contribution of 9%
• Life assurance scheme
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus scheme 
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Hours:

08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday

Contract type:
Permanent contract

If you are interested in the role and consider yourself suitable, please complete the form on this page or send your CV and covering letter to: careers@sbzcorporation.com