Build Your Career at the Forefront of Scientific Discovery
Markes and SepSolve are leaders in advanced analytical solutions, and both are part of Velaris, a global laboratory automation platform backed by the investment firm Battery Ventures. Markes designs and manufactures the technology, and SepSolve, its subsidiary, extends it with advanced separation and detection systems. Together they empower laboratories worldwide to solve complex scientific challenges. With primary UK operations in Bridgend and Peterborough and technical centres across the USA, Germany, and China, they sit at the heart of innovation in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS).
They are building a team of talented, curious, and driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference through science. This is your opportunity to join a world-class group and contribute to global advancements in environmental compliance, product quality, and public safety.
About the Companies: A Synergy of Expertise
Markes and SepSolve provide complementary technologies and expertise for the detection, separation, and analysis of complex chemical mixtures across many industries. Markes designs the sampling and pre-concentration tools, and SepSolve, its subsidiary, strengthens separation, detection, and data analysis. Together they deliver an end-to-end solution for chemical analysis, supporting industries that face challenges such as environmental compliance, product quality assurance, and public safety. Their technologies detect trace-level compounds, resolve complex mixtures, and streamline laboratory workflows, which makes them leaders in advanced GC and MS applications.
Markes
Established in 1997 in Bridgend, Markes designs and manufactures cutting-edge equipment for analysing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in air, water, soil, and materials. This commitment to innovation has earned multiple prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, for both International Trade and Innovation.
Its key technologies include thermal desorption (TD) instruments that concentrate trace-level organic chemicals, and air sampling solutions such as sorbent tubes and canisters. Laboratories use Markes’ solutions for environmental monitoring, workplace safety, materials emissions testing, food and fragrance analysis, and forensic science. These innovations improve sensitivity, selectivity, and automation in VOC and SVOC analysis.
SepSolve
Founded in 2016, SepSolve complements Markes with advanced separation and detection technologies, in particular comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS). These tools improve the resolution and identification of compounds in complex mixtures.
SepSolve also offers data analysis software, including ChromSpace, which simplifies the visualisation and interpretation of large datasets. Its solutions suit applications in environmental science, petrochemicals, food and beverage analysis, forensics, and materials testing. SepSolve’s focus on workflow optimisation and automation helps labs improve efficiency and accuracy.
Part of Velaris, a Global Group
Markes and SepSolve are part of Velaris, a global laboratory automation platform backed by the investment firm Battery Ventures. The primary design and manufacturing centres remain in the UK, with technical centres in the USA (California), Germany (Offenbach), and China (Shanghai), alongside an extensive network of global distributors. This reach means the business can serve its worldwide client base and provide world-class support, wherever the laboratory is based.
A Rewarding Package That Puts You First
Markes and SepSolve believe that a great career should come with great benefits. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme: Access a brand-new EV at a reduced cost, with on-site charging included.
- Technology Purchase Scheme: Spread the cost of the latest technology.
- Will-writing and Legal Support Services: Valuable peace of mind, at no extra cost.
- Nursery Support Scheme: Offering the potential to save thousands in childcare costs.
Time Off & Flexibility
- A generous holiday allowance of 24 days’ annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
- An industry-leading Flexitime Scheme, allowing you to earn an extra day off every month (after probation).
- Flexible Working Options with a hybrid model of one day at home and four days in the office.
Health & Wellbeing
- A comprehensive Cash Healthcare Plan covering routine costs for dental, optical, physiotherapy, counselling, and more.
- Dedicated Mental Health & Wellbeing Support with access to confidential counselling and resources.
Work Environment
- Modern, spacious offices designed for collaboration and comfort.
- Free on-site parking and complimentary EV charging.
How to apply for a position with Markes and SepSolve
- Submit a CV online (Please use “Markes / SepSolve” as the job reference).
- Email your CV directly to ads@sigmarecruitment.co.uk.
- Call us on 02920 450100 to discuss the latest opportunities.
“Having recruited for Markes since 2006, I have watched with admiration as Markes and SepSolve have gone from strength to strength. Sigma Recruitment has placed dozens of people within the business and can personally vouch for its reputation as a stable, fair, and considerate employer. The level of technology developed in their Bridgend and Peterborough facilities is truly world-class, and it is a privilege to help them find the right talent for a business at the absolute cutting edge of scientific innovation. They offer not just jobs, but genuine careers; I’ve personally placed several candidates at graduate level who have now progressed to senior management positions. The culture has always been very friendly, and the business genuinely invests in its people.”
Rhys Williams, Managing Director, Sigma Recruitment Ltd.
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