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Job Post Details

Lab Technician - job post

Vale Clydach Refinery
Clydach
£33,435 - £36,221 a year - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £33,435 - £36,221 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Clydach

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Lab technician -This is a full-time role working on-site at Vale. Successful candidates will be employed by Acorn and not directly by Vale.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join the Quality Assurance (QA) team at Vale’s Clydach Nickel Refinery on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a world-class facility, supporting safe and efficient refinery operations through high-quality laboratory analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure all activities comply with QA Laboratory, Refinery, and regulatory EH&S requirements.
  • Collect refinery samples
  • Prepare and analyse product and process samples as per standard procedures
  • Record analytical results in laboratory workbooks and the refinery database.
  • Operate, standardise, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Identify non-conforming work and take appropriate corrective action.
  • Maintain 5S standards in work areas and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in Safe Work Procedure (SWP) and risk assessment reviews, as well as team meetings.
  • Assist with non-routine work and training of new staff as required.
  • Work overtime as necessary to support refinery operations.

What We’re Looking For

  • Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (essential).
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a laboratory environment, ideally within the chemical or metals industry.

Skills & Behaviours:

  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental sustainability
  • Excellent record-keeping and communication skills

Pay: £33,435.00-£36,221.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking

Education:

  • Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

  • Laboratory: 2 years (required)

Location:

  • Clydach (required)

Work Location: In person

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