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≈ $75k – $137k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Chester)
Seniority
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026. Johnson Matthey scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Johnson Matthey is a British specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies company headquartered in London, England, focused on platinum group metals, emissions control catalysts and the refining and recycling of precious metals. Founded in 1817 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, it employs around 7,000 people at more than 35 locations, is the largest recycler of platinum group metals in the world, and has sold its Catalyst Technologies business to Honeywell and acquired Cormetech. It hires production operators and supervisors, process control and automation engineers, technicians, R&D scientists, cloud and data engineers and finance staff in the UK, US, Mexico and China.

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Metallurgist II, you’lljoin a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’llhelp tackle the world’s biggest challenges by applying, refiningand recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

As a Metallurgist II, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Lead materials development and research projects from concept through delivery.
  • Provide physical metallurgy expertiseto support R&D and manufacturing operations.
  • Plan, execute and analyzeexperiments and production trials.
  • Support capital projects through process development and equipment evaluations.
  • Collaborate with customers, suppliersand cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
  • Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Scienceor a related discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of physical metallurgy and metal processing methods.
  • Industrial experience within metallurgy, materials developmentor manufacturing.
  • Experience leading technical projects and managing priorities.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and build effective stakeholder relationships.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’dlove to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitiveand aligned to individual roles, experienceand responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
  • 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Parental Leave Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks,early application is advised.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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