At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to perform exciting mineral processing tests and ensure quality delivery.
- Company: Alfred H Knight, a family-owned business with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic lab environment while ensuring safety and quality.
- Qualifications: Basic math skills, attention to detail, and good communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Truro, Cornwall. This is an active role in the delivery of mineral processing test work and to work within a team to deliver projects at a high standard, ensuring quality of delivery.
The role involves performing metallurgical and analytical testing in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions. Maintaining accurate, complete, and legible records is essential, as is ensuring effective communication with team members and project managers regarding progress or any deviations from planned testing. A strong commitment to Health and Safety is fundamental, including the safe handling of hazardous materials and the maintenance of a clean, secure working environment.
Operational duties include managing sample logistics, waste disposal, and stock levels to keep the laboratory running efficiently. You will also be responsible for equipment repair, maintenance, and regular calibration checks to ensure the continued effectiveness of all laboratory tools.
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
- Required Knowledge and Work Experience
- Basic math and proficiency with MS Office and Google products
- Good record keeping with attention to detail and accuracy
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and individually
- Self-motivated and adaptable
- Desirable Competencies
- Knowledge of mining industry
- Experience working within a laboratory environment and following methods (non white coat environment)
- An understanding of Health and Safety
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
