Laboratory Technician - Temporary

Compensation: £28,707 / year

Final date to receive applications: 20 March 2026

Department: Labs

Location: British Salt - Middlewich, Cheshire

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 temporary full-time opportunity (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday) for a Laboratory technician to join our Middlewich site in Cheshire where we produce salt. This contract will be for 3 - 6 months.

Having 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, and you will be paid weekly after submission of an approved timesheet.

• 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.

• 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.