We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Assistant to join our team at our Workington Mill. Joining us on a full-time, 12-month temporary ??????basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and become part of our welcoming team.
Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients' customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.
What we will offer you:
A competitive salary
Fantastic Contributory pension plan
Life assurance
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year
A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing
Opportunities to develop and grow
Annual uniform allowance
Occupational Health provision
On-site staff canteen
Cycle to work scheme
Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub
Social Club with regular events throughout the year
Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.
About the role:
Are you passionate about science and looking for your first step into a lab-based career? Join our Laboratory Team in this 12-month temporary Laboratory Assistant role and gain hands-on experience supporting product development, environmental monitoring, and process optimisation in a manufacturing environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has completed their GCSEs, A-levels, or equivalent qualifications and wants to build practical skills in a professional lab setting.
As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll:
Carry out routine lab testing and process sampling
Support development projects and troubleshooting tasks
Assist with equipment calibration and maintenance
Contribute to keeping the lab organised and clean (high 5S standards)
Follow all safe working practices and help improve safety wherever possible
Learn how to interpret and report test results following standard procedures
Make real contributions to our mill's innovation and environmental efforts
What we're looking for in our Laboratory Assistant:
Essential:
GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English
A methodical, detail-oriented approach to work
Enthusiasm for learning and being part of a supportive team
Desirable (but not essential):
An understanding of laboratory or sampling safe working practices
Interest in the manufacturing or paperboard industry
What You'll Gain
Real-world experience in an industrial laboratory
A deeper understanding of product development and environmental processes
Guidance from experienced professionals and a supportive team culture
A great foundation for future education or a permanent role in science or manufacturing
Closing Date: 4:00 PM on Friday 13th June 2025.
If you're looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer-orientated business, we'd love to hear from you. Please click apply now to be considered as our Laboratory Assistant!
Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment, and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times.
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