A bout Us
Merritt Recruitment is an award-winning recruiter for the chemicals, life sciences, polymer, coatings, personal care & cosmetics industries.
Founded by Dr Laura Merritt with a PhD in Chemistry and a background spanning 20 years of international recruitment experience. Merritt Recruitment is passionate about science & technology and the talent that contributes to their success.
We network at leading industry events and forums to raise awareness of the incredible career options available in our industries of focus both for new graduates and experienced professionals. Our goal is to bring together talented people with leading companies to drive innovation and sustainability.
Merritt Recruitment is the number one choice for organisations who need to recruit within chemicals, life sciences, coatings, polymers, personal care & cosmetics.
We firmly believe that our unique combination of commercial & industry experience plus the breadth and quality of our network from over 30 years in academia, industry and through membership of professional bodies gives us the edge.
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Here's a Selection of Our Latest Jobs
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South West Technical Sales E...
Sales Executive - Wood Coatings & Finishes
Competitive salary plus car and bonus scheme
Location: Home based in South West England Our client, a leader in the coatings manufacturing sector, is celebrated for their innovative decorativ...
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United Kingdom Sales Manager
Business Development Manager - Food & Beverage
Up to £60,000 depending on experience
Business Development Manager – Food & Beverage UK-based with International Travel Are you a commercially driven Food & Beverage profession...
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Technical Sales E...
Sales Representative – Solvent Sales & Paint Waste Management Solutions
Competitive salary, company car + Commission
Key position driving solvent sales and waste management solutions across the UK. If you thrive on building relationships, closing deals, and worki...
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United Kingdom Regulatory Manager
Regulatory Affairs Manager - Paints, Coatings & Inks
Attractive Salary & Benefits
Ready to make an impact in the coatings industry? We’re looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join a dynamic team supporting the paints, coat...
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United Kingdom Business Manager
Commercial Manager – Additives, Polymers, Pigments & Solvents
Highly Competitive from £70k+
Location: Office Based in SE, Hybrid with regular travel Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic, growing chemical distribution business? Our c...
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United Kingdom Technical Sales E...
Field Sales - Investment Casting
Competitive salary
Field Sales Representative – UK (Remote) for precision castings Our client supplies the precision casting industry with materials that are integ...
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East Midlands Chemist
Customer Support Chemist - Adhesives
Attractive Salary & Benefits
Location: East Midlands Our client is a growing, independent manufacturer of solvent and water-based adhesives, supplying a wide range of industri...
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Merritt Recruitment - Testimonials & History
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Andy
Candidate
Lovely supportive people that helped me land a job I'm really enjoying
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Sully
Candidate
Jeremy was the best recruiter I've spoken to, very good at what he does. I called Jeremy and he made time straightaway, he asked the right questions and process was super effic...
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Alex
Candidate
The interviewing and hiring process was well managed and I felt very supported throughout
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Jim
Candidate
Amber was great, excellent communication and always willing to talk about things.
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Managing Director
Client - Chemicals
Very happy with final candidate - clearly Laura understood our requirements very well which is something we dont often get with other recruitment companies who just send anyone...
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COO
Client - Paints and Coatings
Excellent service. Brought a number of good quality CV's and people to our attention.
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Head of Operations
Client - Chemicals
Overall it was easy going, well presented and summarised CVs/profiles. I really enjoyed working with Jeremy, he was on top of things and easily available. He knew exactly what ...
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Managing Director
Client - Chemicals
Merritt simply get what we need. It's not just the technical and commercial elements of their selection process, but they get our cultural fit too, and that is very important. ...
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Tom
Candidate
Best recruitment agency I have been with; great communication, great advice and great support from Laura throughout the process from pre-interview to signing contract.
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Tom
Candidate
Great experience through the process, would happily recommend Laura to friends
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Jamie
Candidate
Jeremy was fantastic throughout the whole recruitment process, with clear communication about the employer, their business and expected timeframes. Took onboard my requirements...
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Chris
Candidate
Jeremy was brilliant through-out the recruitment process. Fully supportive through each stage and even providing Amber's contact details when he was away on holiday. Applying f...
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Christian
Candidate
I always felt very pleasant in the calls and have had the feeling that they give 100% to recommend me as the right person for the pending position. Laura as well as Jeremy earl...
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Njegos
Candidate
Honestly can’t suggest any improvements. My experience with Jeremy and the overall communication throughout the hiring process was excellent. He was professional, precise, supp...
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Symiah
Candidate
Once a suitable role became available, the communication and support was amazing. With Amber's guidance, I was able to progress smoothly through all three interview rounds. I a...
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Thank you - SCS Formulate 2025!
A rip-roarin’ good time
We sure had ourselves a rip-roarin’ good time at SCS Formulate! Big ol’ thanks to all you fine folks who moseyed on over to our stand to tip your hat and say howdy.
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FR
Candidate
Working with Jeremy has been an absolute pleasure. He was incredibly professional, transparent, and supportive throughout the entire process. Jeremy consistently went above an...
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SCS Formulate 2025
Visit Merritt Recruitment at Stand 223!
Join us at SCS Formulate 2026, 11–12 November at the Coventry Arena.Meet our consultants —Laura, Amber & Jeremy— and discover how we can support your recruitment needs and o...
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Patrick
Candidate
Jeremy was hands down the best recruitment consultant I have worked with so far. Professional, supportive, and proactive throughout the process. He took time to understand my...
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New Offices Oct 2024
Merritt Recruitment moves into Dartford Business Park
We're thrilled to announce that Merritt Recruitment has recently moved to our new, dynamic office space at Dartford Business Park!Our fresh location boasts a welcoming receptio...
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SCS Formulate 2024
Merritt Recruitment exhibits at SCS Formulate 2024
Merritt Recruitment will be on stand 455 at SCS Formulate Our Consultants Laura Merritt and Jeremy Clarke will be attending -They will be happy to discuss your business recru...
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Surfex 2024
Merritt Recruitment at Surfex with gorgeous travel mugs
Thank you to everyone who visited Merritt Recruitment at Surfex 2024!It was a fantastic show, and we thoroughly enjoyed speaking with each of you. For those we didn't have a c...
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SCS Formulate 2023
Merritt Recruitment exhibits at SCS Formulate
Merritt Recruitment will be on stand 511 at SCS Formulate Our Consultants Laura Merritt and Jeremy Clarke will be attending -They will be happy to discuss your business recrui...
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New Team Member
Jeremy Clarke
Merritt Recruitment is delighted to welcome Jeremy Clarke to our team.Jeremy is an accomplished Senior Director of Business Development.His experience is in shaping and executi...
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REC Member
Ethics, equity, integrity & professional conduct
Merritt Recruitment are proud to be a member of the REC. We follow the REC Code of Professional Practice to ensure we maintain the highest principles of ethics, equity, integ...
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Natasha
Candidate
I highly recommend Laura from Merritt Recruitment as the most professional and friendly recruiter I've met on my job seeking adventure! She's willing to share her advice and ...
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Surfex 2022
First exhibition
Merritt Recruitment exhibited for the first time at Surfex 2022. Thank you for everyone who dropped by the stand. We were delighted to see so many candidates and clients. To...
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Khareen
Candidate
I am so grateful to Laura for securing me a job so rapidly and efficiently!
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2021
October 2021 Blog page is launched
Merritt Recruitment has launched our Blog page. We will keep you updated with Interview Tips, Career Advice, Industry News, Recruitment Strategies and our thoughts on how to...
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2021
September 2021 New Website
Merritt Recruitment is delighted to confirm we have a fully functioned website. Clients can contacted us directly and Candidates can review vacancies, apply for roles and set u...
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2021
January 2021: Growth in job market
In spite of the downturn facing the Chemical industry due to Brexit and the fallout of the Covid pandemic, Merritt Recruitment is delighted to see that certain sectors are exp...
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2020
January 2020: Commercial & Technical Roles
With Merritt Recruitment’s reputation beginning to grow, we saw a greater diversity of roles which included SMEs, Universities and Global Organisations. We were also lucky eno...
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2019
January 2019: New Company
Merritt Recruitment was established. We started by developing a database of screened candidates from our core industries, Chemical, Coatings, Polymers and Personal Care &...
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Client
Technical Sales Manager - Coatings
Laura is always my first port of call for finding and filling roles in the coatings industry. Laura specialises in placing great people in great roles
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Client
General Manager - Paints
Merritt Recruitment are the industry experts, we found Merritt Recruitment to be highly professional and knowledgeable
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Client
Managing Director - Regulatory
Merritt Recruitment have a extraordinary reach, finding candidates at all levels from Graduate to Senior Managers
News & Insights
Recruitment Strategy, Interview Tips, Career Advice & Industry News
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Recruitment Trends25 January 2026
Staff Retention in 2026: A fresh look at what’s keeping (and losing) talent
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Recruitment Tips11 December 2025
2026 Recruitment Reset: Key Hiring Trends for Chemicals, Life Sciences, Polymers, Coatings & Personal Care
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Job Seeker Tips18 November 2025
From Lab to Leadership - Career Path Maps for Chemistry Graduates
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interview skills02 October 2025
Stop Letting Nerves Hold You Back, It’s Time to Shine in Every Interview
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Recruitment Trends18 September 2025
Hiring in a Cooler Market - How to Win the Autumn Recruitment Race (Without Wasting Budget)
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Recruitment Trends28 August 2025
Mind the Digital Skills Gap. Reverse Mentoring Holds the Key!
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