Laboratory Technician

Imerys Minerals Limited; Par; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading minerals company in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to ensure product quality through essential testing and adherence to established procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, along with laboratory experience and a proactive work approach. This role offers generous benefits including professional development opportunities, a pension plan, and a wellbeing package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment, especially regarding Health and Safety.
• Legally able to drive in the UK.
• A good understanding of testing methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing using approved methods.
• Accurately enter and report test results in the LIMS database.
• Adhere to ISO standards and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Strong literacy

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Ability to work accurately

Flexible approach

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Hours of work

38 hours per week. Week 1 = 7am - 7pm working Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Weds and Thu off). Week 2 = 7am - 7pm working Weds and Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off). Week 3 = 7pm – 7am working Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Weds and Thu off). Week 4 = 7pm – 7am working Weds and Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off).

Step into a hands-on role where accuracy and responsibility go hand in hand. As a Laboratory Technician (Level 3) in our QC team, you\'ll perform essential testing using approved methods to ensure the quality and integrity of our products. If you\'re detail-oriented, scientifically minded, and ready to contribute to a high-performing lab environment — we’d love to hear from you!

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role

• Perform routine quality control testing using approved methods and procedures.
• Accurately enter and report test results in the LIMS database.
• Identify, report, and act on any issues affecting test accuracy or sample integrity.
• Test internal reference samples and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Adhere to ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards and all Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised laboratory environment in line with 5S principles.
• Conduct “Take 5” safety assessments and follow risk and COSHH guidance.
• Support continuity of QC operations, including potential to deputise for Shift Supervisors when required.

What’s in it for you?

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata\'d for shift workers)
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts on external retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing package: Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP, Flu and Eye care vouchers, Enhanced family friendly policies, Menopause Support, Private Medical Health Plan

You will

• Be offered professional development, to understand the role and have the following skills:
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• A good understanding of Imerys testing methods and procedures.
• Ability to work with accuracy and within testing deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive approach to work and willingness to support colleagues.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and systems.
• Desire and aptitude to progress into supervisory or leadership roles.
• Legally able to drive in the UK
• Have experience in working in a laboratory environment, especially with regard to Health and Safety.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.