About The Job
Petrolab is a successful and growing geomaterials analysis consultancy providing support services to the mining, minerals processing and construction industries worldwide from its base in Redruth, Cornwall, UK. We provide dependable and accessible interpretative reporting to our clients helping them evaluate the potential of their mineral resources and solve materials–related problems.
Location
Redruth, Cornwall
Salary
£24,000 – £28,000 d.o.e.
Hours
Full‑time
Duration
Permanent
Closing Date
28th February 2026
Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit up to two part‑time/full‑time Laboratory Assistants to support the technical team in providing petrological and mineralogical consultancy projects to clients in the minerals, mining and structural materials industries. Tasks will include:
* Routine handling and recording of incoming/outgoing samples
* Preparing samples for testing
* Using sample preparation equipment (e.g. for weighing, sieving, cutting, crushing, grinding and polishing)
* Maintaining sample storage custody and laboratory administration
* Manual handling of heavy samples where required
* Performing section preparation with dexterity and extreme diligence
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have some previous related work experience but no geological qualifications are necessary. By the commencement of employment, candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Starting salary £24,000 (subject to annual review)
* Standard 37.5‑hour week
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Employer‑contributory pension
* Private health insurance
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