Tata Chemicals Europe
Laboratory Technician Winnington Northwich - Agency Contract Temp
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Application Deadline: 7 August 2026
Department: Labs
Location: Winnington Site - Northwich, Cheshire
Compensation: £25,000 - £30,000 / year
Description
Founded in science, deep rooted in values and driven forward by our amazing people, here at Tata Chemicals Europe, we’re committed to delivering premium products with excellent customer care, whilst also caring for our local community and environment.
We have a full-time temporary opportunity (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday) for a Laboratory Technician to join our Winnington site in Northwich where we produce sodium bicarbonate. This job will initially be for 3 months however there may be an opportunity for it to be extended.
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Being able to drive and holding a full UK license with no bans or convictions is essential for this role.
This role is offered on a contract basis via our recruitment partner Morson, you will be paid weekly after submission of an approved timesheet.
Key Responsibilities
- Working as part of a team of a dedicated lab team, you will be:
- Collecting samples from sample points located within chemical process plant areas.
- Conducting analysis and interpretation of results.
- Undertaking analysis and investigations on non-routine samples.
- Managing the laboratory calibration schedule and stocks of laboratory consumables including reagents.
- Providing support and guidance to the Process Operations team.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Ideally you will have a background in chemical plant analysis and laboratory work.
- You are likely to have an A Level in Chemistry and/or hold or be working towards NVQ level III Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities.
- You must be computer literate to enable data input, interpretation and report writing.
- Technical problem-solving capability.
- Previous experience in a GMP environment would be advantageous.
- A flexible team player.
- Full UK driving licence for manual vehicles.
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