Job Description

We're looking for a practical, detail-focused

Lab Technician

to support production by carrying out routine and investigative testing on oils and process samples in a busy industrial environment. This is a hands-on role where accurate results and clear communication directly support safe, consistent plant operation, and ensuring all incoming and outgoing product are to the required standards.

You will be asked to take samples around the plant and off incoming road tankers from a top dip so be able and be ok at working at height.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, label, and manage routine and ad-hoc

process and product samples

Carry out laboratory testing including:

Gas Chromatography (GC)

XRF

(sulfur/metals where applicable)

FTIR

(fingerprinting / contamination indicators)

Karl Fischer

(water content)

Viscometry

Maintain calibration checks, basic troubleshooting, and routine upkeep of lab equipment Record results accurately, maintain trends, and flag out-of-spec results immediately Support investigations into process upsets / quality deviations with repeat testing and clear reporting Complete routine

cooling tower water checks

(e.g., basic water quality monitoring as per site procedure) and record results/action points Maintain good housekeeping, chemical storage discipline, and sample retention where required Work closely with operators and the Plant Manager to communicate results and priorities
What We're Looking For

Essential:

Lab/QC experience in a process, fuels, oils, chemical, or manufacturing environment Confident running and recording results from at least some of the following:

GC, XRF, FTIR, Karl Fischer, viscometry

Strong attention to detail, good documentation, and a "right-first-time" approach Comfortable working around an industrial plant environment and following strict safety procedures

Desirable:

Experience with used oils, base oils, fuels, blending, or refinery operations Water testing experience (cooling towers / closed-loop systems) Experience creating simple test reports/trends (Excel or similar)
Safety & PPE

Industrial site PPE required:

hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe cap boots, and hi-vis

. Training provided on site-specific procedures.

What We Offer

Long-term role in a growing UK industrial business Training and development on site methods and equipment A practical, supportive team environment where lab results matter
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person