Laboratory Technician

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 conformances 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 wellbeing support Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check