Laboratory Technician

The Company

Imerys Is The World’S Leading Supplier Of Mineral-Based Specialty Solutions For The Industry With €3.6 Billion In Revenue And 12,400 Employees In 40 Countries In 2024. The Group Offers High Value-Added And Functional Solutions To A Wide Range Of Industries And Fast-Growing Markets Such As Solutions For The Energy Transition And Sustainable Construction, As Well As Natural Solutions For Consumer Goods. Imerys Draws On Its Understanding Of Applications, Technological Knowledge, And Expertise In Material Science To Deliver Solutions Which Contribute Essential Properties To Customers’ Products And Their Performance. As Part Of Its Commitment To Responsible Development, Imerys Promotes Environmentally Friendly Products And Processes In Addition To Supporting Its Customers In Their Decarbonization Efforts.

Imerys Is Listed On Euronext Paris (France) With The Ticker Symbol Nk.Pa.

The Position

Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

Laboratory Technician

Location: Par Moor Centre, Par Moor Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SQ

Hours of work including shift pattern: 38.5 hours per week, 12-hour rotational Day and Night shift pattern:

• Week 1 = 7am - 7pm working Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Weds and Thu off)
• Week 2 = 7am - 7pm working Weds and Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off) 
• Week 3 = 7pm – 7am working Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Weds and Thu off)
• Week 4 = 7pm – 7am working Weds and Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Salary: starting at £30,679.29 per annum (inclusive of Shift Allowance) 

Step into a hands-on role where accuracy and responsibility go hand in hand. As a Laboratory Technician in our Quality Control team, you'll perform essential testing using approved methods to ensure the quality and integrity of our products. If you're detail-oriented, scientifically minded, and ready to contribute to a high-performing lab environment — we’d love to hear from you.

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.  

The Job Role

• Perform routine quality control testing using approved methods and procedures.
• Accurately enter and report test results in the LIMS database.
• Identify, report, and act on any issues affecting test accuracy or sample integrity.
• Test internal reference samples and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Adhere to ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards and all Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised laboratory environment in line with 5S principles.
• Conduct “Take 5” safety assessments and follow risk and COSHH guidance.
• Support continuity of QC operations, including potential to deputise for Shift Supervisors when required.
• What’s in it for you?
• Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)

• Generous Pension Plan

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Company Sick Pay

• Discounts on external retailers
• Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes: 

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Virtual Gp

• Flu and Eye care vouchers 
• Enhanced family friendly policies 

• Menopause Support

• Private Medical Health Plan

You Will:

Be offered professional development, to understand the role and have the following skills:

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• A good understanding of Imerys testing methods and procedures.
• Ability to work with accuracy and within testing deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive approach to work and willingness to support colleagues.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and systems.
• Desire and aptitude to progress into supervisory or leadership roles.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Have experience in working in a laboratory environment, especially with regard to Health and Safety.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924. 

Position Type

Full time

And

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

• recruiting.support@ imerys.com
• PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 
• To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

Imerys Is An Affirmative Action And Equal Opportunity Employer And It Is Our Policy To Not Discriminate Against Any Employee Or Applicant For Employment Because Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Disability, Veteran Status, Or Any Other Status Protected By Federal, State Or Local Laws.