, United Kingdom

Job Family Group:

Downstream Supply Chain

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

January 20, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

What’s the role

As the Laboratory Technician, you will support the Supply Chain function by carrying out routine and non‑routine testing of product samples to ensure quality standards are met. Your role is essential in maintaining the reliability, consistency, and safety of laboratory operations while contributing to the overall product quality assurance process.

This position is hands‑on and requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in recording results, and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams such as Manufacturing, Logistics, and Warehouse.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out all routine quality control tests on part-finished and finished products and on incoming raw materials and ensure data is recorded according to the quality system

• Ensure test equipment is maintained in a serviceable, calculated and presentable condition and that test procedures are up to date

• Issue Test Certificates upon request

• Ordering of laboratory consumables in a timely and efficient manner

• Maintain high housekeeping standards

• Record and maintain the database of test results

• Report on adverse trends in quality

• Resolve day-to-day issues involving the routine testing service

• Assist in any further departmental investigations as required

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree with hands-on laboratory experience, preferably within an industrial quality control environment

• Capable of performing full‑shift, on‑feet work as required by laboratory operations.

• Strong numerical skills with confident verbal and written communication, particularly when discussing technical matters

• Demonstrated laboratory experience and confidence working in a laboratory environment, with a genuine interest in science

• Punctual, honest, polite, and reliable; able to work independently with a high degree of dependability

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.

• You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

• Achieve your balance in a value-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes

Note: As part of your application, please submit a motivation letter along with your resume. The motivation letter should outline your reasons for applying to this position and how your skills and experiences align with the job requirements. This will help us better understand your interest in the role and your suitability for the position.

Shell is working to advance an inclusive, psychologically safe and accessible environment where people with disabilities can excel. If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology, communication support, any other) during the application or interview process, please let us know directly via [email protected] . We strive to ensure that our process and workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs.

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell is a vital contributor to the UK, supporting energy security, jobs and economic value. We provide energy to fuel homes, hospitals, schools, vehicles, machinery and factories. Our history here dates back over 125 years. A UK-headquartered global energy leader, and leading FTSE multinational, we are active across the country’s energy system.

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