Laboratory Technician

Acorn by Synergie; Swansea; On-site; GBP 28,420 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Globally recognised organisation

Competitive pro rata salary

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. The role is full-time with a 37.5-hour week and a £33,435 pro rata salary, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and have at least two years of laboratory experience. You will work within a safety-focused team, ensuring QA, EH&S, and refinery procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum two years’ laboratory experience in chemical/metals industry.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QA Laboratory, Refinery, and EH&S compliance.
• Collect refinery samples.
• Prepare and analyse product and process samples per procedures.
• Record results in laboratory workbooks and refinery databases.
• Operate, standardise, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Identify non-conforming work and take corrective action.
• Maintain 5S standards and support improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Safe Work Procedure reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist with non-routine work and training of new staff.
• Work overtime to support refinery operations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

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.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognised organisation.