Sample Preparation Technician

AHK Group Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits package

Job summary

Alfred H Knight AB Minerals Arabia is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician in Jeddah to prepare client samples for analysis according to SOPs and QWIs.

You will perform barcode labelling, drying transfers, crushing, riffle, sieve, and milling to specification while maintaining accurate records and upholding safety standards. The role suits precise individuals with teamwork ability and basic English skills.

Qualifications

• Operate sample preparation equipment per QWIs.
• Sort samples per submission form and note discrepancies.
• Barcode labelling and weight capture to GeoCreate.
• Transfer scanned samples to drying racks.
• Crush, riffle, split and sieve before drying.
• Operate pulverizing mills to required specification.
• Inform supervisor of problems promptly.
• Maintain machinery per procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sample preparation equipment following procedures outlined in associated QWIs.
• Sort received samples as per clients submission form, noting any discrepancies on sample sorting sheet.
• Barcode labelling of sorted samples and received sample weight capture to GeoCreate.
• Transfer scanned samples to drying racks.
• Crush, riffle, split and sieve as directed prior to drying samples at specified temperature.
• Operate pulverizing mills to achieve desired specification for end product.
• Promptly inform the supervisor of any problems (e.g. excessively wet samples, machinery breakdown etc).
• Maintain machinery and equipment as outlined in the procedures.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Skills

Numerical skills

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Independent/team work

Alpha/numeric comprehension

English communication

Education

Grade 12 with science

Forklift license/experience

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight AB Minerals Arabia has an exciting opportunity for a Sample Preparation Technician to join our team in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Reporting to the Sample Preparation Supervisor and Sample Preparation Assistant Supervisor, you will be responsible for working with client samples and prepare them for analysis in the laboratory according to set procedures and instructions.

In this role, you will adhere to strict Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines and SOPs, maintaining precise records, following change management protocols, and using only calibrated, properly maintained equipment. You will actively support the implementation of new Quality Assurance procedures to keep standards high. You will uphold all AHK AB health and safety policies, apply lock-out/tag-out procedures, wear required PPE, and comply with current OHS legislation. You will also proactively report and correct any unsafe practices, compliance concerns, or environmental risks to ensure a safe operational environment.

ABOUT US

AHK AB Minerals Arabia supports exploration and mining projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our portfolio will include geochemical testing and metallurgical analysis, as well as professional sample preparation and mine-site services.

By combining over a century of global industry expertise with deep regional knowledge, we offer accurate, reliable data that enables organisations to operate with confidence.

More information can be found at www.ahkabmineralsarabia.com

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at AHK AB Minerals Arabia you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Operate various sample preparation equipment following procedures outlined in associated QWIs.
• Sort received samples as per clients submission form, noting any discrepancies on sample sorting sheet.
• Barcode labelling of sorted samples and received sample weight capture to GeoCreate.
• Transfer scanned samples to drying racks.
• Crush, riffle, split and sieve as directed prior to drying samples at specified temperature.
• Operate pulverizing mills to achieve desired specification for end product.
• Promptly inform the supervisor of any problems (e.g. excessively wet samples, machinery breakdown etc).
• Maintain machinery and equipment as outlined in the procedures.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Required Competencies

• Good numerical skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic alpha/numeric comprehension.
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal).

Required Work Experience

• 1-year experience in sampling and Sample Preparation experience.
• Knowledge and experience in sampling and sample preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 secondary school with science or minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in sample preparation or an analytical laboratory, would be an advantage.
• Forklift license/certification, or experience driving a forklift an asset.

BENEFITS

• We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match.