Laboratory Technician

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Clydach; On-site; GBP 30,091 - 36,778; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bonus

Job summary

Mond Nickel Refinery in Swansea, UK, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the team on an ongoing contract basis. The role involves sample collection, analysis, and data recording in a busy QC/QA environment within the Mond Nickel Refinery complex.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pro rata salary of £33,435 and opportunities to support continuous improvement initiatives. A strong safety culture is expected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or related science discipline.
• Minimum two years’ laboratory experience in chemical or metals industry preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail; able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities comply with QA Laboratory, Refinery, and EH&S requirements.
• Collect refinery samples and prepare/analyse products and processes.
• Record analytical results in laboratory workbooks and refinery databases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Record keeping

Safety

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

£17.15 to £17.15 per hour, annual leave, bonus

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 02/08/2026

About this job

Laboratory Technician Clydach, Swansea | £33,435 pro rata | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Full time, ongoing contract Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of their client for a Laboratory Technician to join the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea.

Owned and operated by Vale Europe, the Mond Nickel Refinery has refined nickel for more than 120 years and is recognised as one of the world's leading refineries.

Key Duties

• Ensure all activities comply with QA Laboratory, Refinery, and EH&S requirements.
• Collect refinery samples.
• Prepare and analyse product and process samples in line with standard procedures.
• Record analytical results in laboratory workbooks and refinery databases.
• Operate, standardise, and carry out routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Identify non‑conforming work and take corrective action where required.
• Maintain 5S standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Safe Work Procedure reviews, risk assessments, and team meetings.
• Assist with non‑routine work and training of new staff when required.
• Work overtime where necessary to support refinery operations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum two years’ laboratory experience, ideally within the chemical or metals industry.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.
• Excellent communication and record‑keeping skills.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Strong interest in supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• £33,435 pro rata salary.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognised organisation.