Description
Founded in science, deep rooted in values and driven forward by our amazing people, here at Tata Chemicals Europe, we’re committed to delivering premium products with excellent customer care, whilst also caring for our local community and environment.
We have a temporary full-time opportunity (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday) for a Laboratory technician to join our Middlewich site in Cheshire where we produce salt. This contract will be for 3 - 6 months.
Being able to drive and holding a full UK license with no bans or convictions is essential for this role.
This role is offered on a contract basis via our recruitment partner Morson, you will be paid weekly after submission of an approved timesheet.
Key Responsibilities
Working as part of a team of a dedicated lab team, you will be:
* Collecting samples from sample points located within chemical process plant areas.
* Conducting analysis and interpretation of results.
* Undertaking analysis and investigations on non-routine samples.
* Managing the laboratory calibration schedule and stocks of laboratory consumables including reagents.
* Providing support and guidance to the Process Operations team.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Ideally you will have a background in chemical plant analysis and laboratory work.
* You are likely to have an A Level in Chemistry and/or hold or be working towards NVQ level III Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities.
* You must be computer literate to enable data input, interpretation and report writing.
* Technical problem-solving capability.
* Previous experience in a GMP environment would be advantageous.
* A flexible team player.
Tata Chemicals Europe (TCE) is one of Europe's leading suppliers of sodium carbonate, salt and sodium bicarbonate and other products, from our plants in Cheshire, UK.
We are the UK's only manufacturer of sodium bicarbonate, the many grades of which have applications ranging from haemodialysis and pharmaceuticals, food and animal feed, flue gas treatments through to detergents and personal care products. Sodium carbonate (also known as soda ash) is primarily sourced from our US sister company, TCNA, and used in the manufacture of glass, detergents, chemicals and in several other industry applications.
Our British Salt Business is the UK's leading salt business, producing pure white salt for a variety of uses from food, water-softening, and industrial uses through to de-icing.
We have a long and proud history. Having been founded in 1874, and being a founder-member of ICI. Now owned by Tata Chemicals, we are proud to be part of the Tata Group of companies.
We work in conjunction with Morson Talent (www.morson.com) providing access to a small number of their recruiters to our Pinpoint recruitment system alongside our own in house team. Therefore, by submitting your application you understand that it may be dealt with by either the Tata Chemicals Europe or Morson dedicated team.
We reserve the right to close an advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.