Lab Technician (Part Time)

Veolia; Mullingar, Kinnegad; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Veolia in Mullingar is seeking a part-time Lab Technician (Wastewater Operations) for a 24-month FTC. The role covers full laboratory management, sample analysis, and equipment monitoring at a busy site.

You will collaborate with operators, engineers, clients, and internal teams while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards. Candidates should hold a science degree and have 1–3 years in wastewater operations, with strong MS Office skills and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years in wastewater operations preferred.
• Knowledge of quality, environmental, and safety management systems.
• Proficient in MS Office; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process sampling and arranging external analysis.
• Report results to Plant Manager and monitor process control.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.
• Supervise and train delegated resources such as Operators.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and client specs.
• Light cleaning and site safety tasks.

Skills

Wastewater operations experience

Quality & Safety management

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Laboratory procedures familiarity

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Science or equivalent

Tools

Hach turbidity meters

DO meters

pH meters

Spectrophotometers

Turbidimeters

Job description

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Lab Technician (Wastewater Operations)

Location: Mullingar

Duration: 20 Hours Per Week. This role is part time, with analysis required on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Veolia are flexible in the hours worked, these could be mornings only, or 3 full days per week, depending on the candidate. Hours taken to be within 8.30 to 17:30 Mon-Fri.

Contract Type: 24 Month FTC

Overview of the role:

Veolia are excited to present a part time opportunity working on a busy operational site in the heart of Mullingar.

The role requires full laboratory management and supervision, with regular samples to be analysed and tests to be carried out according to the lab manual instructions. The lab technician will also be required to maintain and monitor fixed quality equipment such as turbidity monitors and DO monitors, as well as other process monitoring equipment on site.

Light Health and Safety tasks will also be included in the job responsibilities, including chemical delivery supervision, SDS/COSHH record keeping and maintaining registers of health and safety equipment on site.

The role involves working and communicating with operators, engineers, clients, suppliers and internal teams. The role will require diligent health and safety with ethical and quality requirements executed.

The lab technician will be responsible for completing all work within budget constraints and due diligence.

Day to day of the role:

• Process sampling and any other sampling required by Plant Manager;
• Arranging external analysis: Bottle order, labelling, courier order, packing samples for collection, any paperwork required;
• Reports to Plant Manager: Reporting results, particularly breaches and any analysis carried out for process control/investigation, PMS Report information to be kept up-to-date.
• Assisting in Process control/optimisation;
• Maintain effluent water quality to EU specifications and contractual standards, with regard to Solids, COD, BOD and bacteriological levels,among others;
• Prepare and analyse specimens, collating and interpreting results
• Upkeep and calibration of lab equipment, including Hach Langer products such as pH meters, spectrophemeters, Turbidimeters etc.;
• Effective supervision, guidance, training and management of delegated resources such as Operators who may be carrying out lab roles on weekends and during leave.
• Light cleaning of the communal area and the laboratory/admin area
• Problem solving and application of good engineering principles;
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with Clients Specifications, User Requirement Specifications, Health and Safety Requirements, Company Quality requirements, Company Policy and legislation.

Required Skills for the Role:

• Degree in Science or equivalent trade required
• 1-3 Years previous work experience within wastewater operations environment (Desireable)
• Good understanding of quality, environmental and safety management systems.
• Attention to detail, computer skills (Word & Excel), mathematical & statistical skills, report writing skills, the ability to undertake several tasks at the same time and process troubleshooting skills. Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with standard laboratory procedures
• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory aspects within the waste water industry
• Full clean drivers licence

Please note:

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.