Job Description

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Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients' customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.



Are you passionate about science and looking for your first step into a lab-based career? Join our Laboratory Team in this

12-month temporary Laboratory Assistant

role and gain hands-on experience supporting product development, environmental monitoring, and process optimisation in a manufacturing environment.



This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has completed their GCSEs, A-levels, or equivalent qualifications and wants to build practical skills in a professional lab setting.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll:


Carry out

routine lab testing and process sampling

Support

development projects and troubleshooting tasks

Assist with

equipment calibration and maintenance

Contribute to keeping the lab organised and clean (high 5S standards) Follow all

safe working practices

and help improve safety wherever possible Learn how to interpret and report test results following standard procedures Make real contributions to our mill's innovation and environmental efforts

What We're Looking For

Essential:

GCSEs in

Science

,

Maths

, and

English

A methodical, detail-oriented approach to work Enthusiasm for learning and being part of a supportive team

Desirable (but not essential):

An understanding of laboratory or sampling safe working practices Interest in the manufacturing or paperboard industry

What You'll Gain

Real-world experience in an industrial laboratory A deeper understanding of product development and environmental processes Guidance from experienced professionals and a supportive team culture A great foundation for future education or a permanent role in science or manufacturing

We offer you:

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A competitive salary Fantastic Contributory pension plan Life assurance 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing Opportunities to develop and grow Annual uniform allowance Occupational Health provision On-site staff canteen Cycle to work scheme Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub Social Club with regular events throughout the year Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.

Apply today:



To apply, please click the "" link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1600 hours on Friday 13th June 2025.

Employment level

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Time limited employment (temporary)

Working hours

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Day

Occupation degree

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Full time

Location

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Workington

Last day of application

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13 June, 2025




Last modified


29 May, 2025