Laboratory Technician
CV-LibrarySA14, Trostre, CarmarthenshiretemporaryPosted: 13 August 2026
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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:
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Undertaking monitoring, sampling and testing procedures within the technical department
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Being part of the nominated person(s) to conduct routine maintenance, break down and calibration of equipment
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Supporting the technical Team Leader with Quality Assurance tasks
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Ensuring COSSH documentation is maintained to the highest standard
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Entering findings and results into the allocated databases
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Reporting findings to relevant stakeholders and notifying non conformances to the Team Leader
*
Using SAP to raise requisitions
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Following Tata Steels safe working practices to the highest compliance level
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In the absence of the Team leader, covering the department as required
Essential requirements:
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Degree educated (or equivalent) in a Science related discipline
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Good knowledge of laboratory processes
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Sound understanding of chemical laboratory testing
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Some experience within a laboratory environment
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Ability to recognise the need for analysis and factors surrounding this
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Strong health and Safety knowledge including safety implications in a laboratory environment
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Excellent verbal and written communication skill
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It literacy especially with MS Office (Word, excel)
Desirable requirements:
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Driving license and use of a car
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Knowledge of the Steel industry
Benefits:
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Advice and editing on your current CV
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Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
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Paid holiday of 35 days per annum including Bank Holidays
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Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
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Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
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Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
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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
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