Laboratory Technician

Randstad Delivery (GBS); Llanelli; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Referral bonus £300

Progression to permanent role

CV editing advice

Job summary

Tata Steel's Trostre Works in Llanelli is seeking a Science graduate for a Technical Specialist (Chemistry) role. The position involves analytical lab work, monitoring and testing, and supporting QA and safety procedures in a 36.5-hour week.

Role starts ASAP subject to medical clearance and drug/alcohol testing, with a 3-month initial contract and potential extension or permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a science-related discipline.
• Knowledge of laboratory processes.
• Understanding of chemical laboratory testing.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to recognise when analysis is needed.
• Strong health & safety knowledge in a lab.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• MS Word/Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking monitoring, sampling and testing procedures in the technical department.
• Assist with routine maintenance, breakdowns and calibration of equipment.
• Support QA tasks for the technical Team Leader.
• Maintain COSHH documentation to a high standard.
• Enter findings into allocated databases and report results.
• Notify Team Leader of non-conformances.
• Use SAP to raise requisitions and track materials.
• Adhere to Tata Steel safety practices and procedures.
• Cover the department when the Team Leader is absent.

Skills

Lab processes

Chemical analysis

Safety awareness

Verbal & written comms

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Are you a Science graduate looking to launch your career with a global industry leader?

Are you based in or around Llanelli?

Tata Steel's historic Trostre Works manufactures over 400,000 tonnes of high-quality steel packaging every year. This role is ideal for a Science degree holder looking for an opportunity to provide an analytical service to the highest standard within a laboratory environment.

Role: Technical Specialist (Chemistry)

Location: Tata Steel, Trostre works, Llanelli, SA14 9SD

Rate: £13.39ph (£25,408 per annum)

Contract length: 3 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent position

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 36.5 hours per week (08:30-16:45 Mon-Thu and Fri 08:30-15:45)

Start: ASAP but pending a successful medical assessment result, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking monitoring, sampling and testing procedures within the technical department
• Being part of the nominated person(s) to conduct routine maintenance, break down and calibration of equipment
• Supporting the technical Team Leader with Quality Assurance tasks
• Ensuring COSSH documentation is maintained to the highest standard
• Entering findings and results into the allocated databases
• Reporting findings to relevant stakeholders and notifying non conformance to the Team Leader
• Using SAP to raise requisitions
• Following Tata Steels safe working practices to the highest compliance level
• In the absence of the Team leader, covering the department as required

Essential requirements:

• Degree educated (or equivalent) in a Science related discipline
• Good knowledge of laboratory processes
• Sound understanding of chemical laboratory testing
• Some experience within a laboratory environment
• Ability to recognise the need for analysis and factors surrounding this
• Strong health and Safety knowledge including safety implications in a laboratory environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• It literacy especially with MS Office (Word, excel)

Desirable requirements:

• Driving license and use of a car
• Knowledge of the Steel industry

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum including Bank Holidays
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme which delivers mental, physical and financial well-being support

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.