Laboratory Assistant

Iggesund Paperboard; Workington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Iggesund Paperboard is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a full-time, 12-month temporary role at their Workington Mill. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, support product development, and contribute to environmental monitoring in a professional lab setting. Candidates should have GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English, and an enthusiasm for learning in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

33 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Occupational Health provision

On-site staff canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Social Club with events

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English required.
• Methodical and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Enthusiasm for learning and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine lab testing and process sampling.
• Support development projects and troubleshooting tasks.
• Assist with equipment calibration and maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Assistant to join our team at our Workington Mill. Joining us on a full-time, 12-month temporary basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and become part of our welcoming team.

Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients' customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

What we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Fantastic Contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year
• A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing
• Opportunities to develop and grow
• Annual uniform allowance
• Occupational Health provision
• On-site staff canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub
• Social Club with regular events throughout the year
• Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.

About the role:

Are you passionate about science and looking for your first step into a lab-based career? Join our Laboratory Team in this 12-month temporary Laboratory Assistant role and gain hands-on experience supporting product development, environmental monitoring, and process optimisation in a manufacturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has completed their GCSEs, A-levels, or equivalent qualifications and wants to build practical skills in a professional lab setting.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll:

• Carry out routine lab testing and process sampling
• Support development projects and troubleshooting tasks
• Assist with equipment calibration and maintenance
• Contribute to keeping the lab organised and clean (high 5S standards)
• Follow all safe working practices and help improve safety wherever possible
• Learn how to interpret and report test results following standard procedures
• Make real contributions to our mill's innovation and environmental efforts

What we're looking for in our Laboratory Assistant:

Essential:

• GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English
• A methodical, detail-oriented approach to work
• Enthusiasm for learning and being part of a supportive team

Desirable (but not essential):

• An understanding of laboratory or sampling safe working practices
• Interest in the manufacturing or paperboard industry

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience in an industrial laboratory
• A deeper understanding of product development and environmental processes
• Guidance from experienced professionals and a supportive team culture
• A great foundation for future education or a permanent role in science or manufacturing

Closing Date: 4:00 PM on Friday 13th June 2025.

If you're looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer-orientated business, we'd love to hear from you. Please click apply now to be considered as our Laboratory Assistant!

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment, and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times.