Lab Analysts in Greatham

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting on behalf of Tioxide Materials Ltd for 4 Laboratory Shift Analysts to join the team at their manufacturing facility in Greatham, Hartlepool.

Job Purpose: The Laboratory Shift Analyst provides a 24/7 analytical service to plant teams and other site functions, ensuring routine and non-routine testing is completed accurately, reliably and in a timely manner. The role works in accordance with approved work instructions, quality and environmental management systems, supporting the production of safe, high-quality product through accurate analysis, timely reporting, appropriate escalation and effective laboratory control.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analytical Testing & Sample Preparation: Complete routine and non-routine analytical testing, sample preparation and laboratory analysis for in-process materials, raw materials, final product, trial samples, customer complaint samples, environmental samples and investigation samples.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain high standards of laboratory safety, housekeeping and compliance, using COSHH and Zero Harm tools and participating in laboratory safety communications and cross-functional meetings.
• Results Interpretation & Reporting: Interpret, record, input and report analysis results accurately and promptly, escalating out-of-specification, non-conforming or trend-related concerns that may impact product, material or environmental quality.
• Sample Management: Ensure appropriate samples are taken in accordance with sample schedules, liaising with plant teams to request samples and escalating issues where samples are delayed or not received.
• Technical Knowledge & Development: Maintain and develop working knowledge of relevant management systems, manufacturing processes, laboratory methods and analytical techniques to support reliable testing and continuous self-development.
• Equipment Care & Maintenance: Take responsibility for the use, care, maintenance, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting and servicing of laboratory equipment, particularly during nightshift and weekend working.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Review, update and improve laboratory documents, including work instructions, procedures, schedules and other controlled documentation.
• Waste Management & Sustainability: Support laboratory waste management, sustainability and cost control requirements, including the disposal of final packed pigment, while demonstrating behaviours that support a positive values-based culture.

Experience and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Relevant scientific, engineering or technical qualification, or equivalent relevant industrial experience.
• Experience working within a laboratory, testing or technical environment in an analytical role.
• Working knowledge and practical experience of quality and environmental management systems.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of analytical test methods and associated laboratory techniques.
• Experience interpreting, recording and reporting analytical results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify out-of-specification results, non-conforming results and quality trends, and escalate appropriately.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety, COSHH requirements, housekeeping standards and safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively on a shift basis as part of a 24/7 operational laboratory service.
• Ability to follow approved working instructions, procedures and sample schedules.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with plant teams, laboratory colleagues and shift managers.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a chemical, process, manufacturing or high-hazard industrial environment.
• Experience in X-ray fluorescence, colour spectroscopy and particle size measurement techniques.
• Experience supporting customer complaint, environmental or investigation sample analysis.
• Experience maintaining, calibrating or troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Experience updating laboratory work instructions, procedures or schedules.
• Experience supporting an Emergency Response Team or incident control room activity.
• Experience providing operational cover or supporting plant teams during site services activity, plant downtime or quiet periods.

Benefits: We offer a Workplace Pension Scheme via Legal & General, there is a 4% minimum employee contribution, the company will match your own contributions up to a maximum of 8%. We also allow employee Additional Voluntary Contributions to help you save for the future. Private Medical Insurance (optional), Life Assurance and Income Protection are all included as contractual benefits with us, providing desired security where it matters most.

About the Organisation: Tioxide manufactures premium-performance titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, marketed under the TIOXIDE® and DELTIO® brands, and supplied to customers worldwide across a range of essential applications. Headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees in the UK, Tioxide combines more than 50 years of manufacturing heritage with advanced technical expertise, strong customer partnerships, and a commitment to continuous innovation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of LB Group, the world's leading TiO2 pigment and titanium sponge manufacturer, Tioxide is entering an exciting new chapter. As the business continues to evolve, we are welcoming new talent to help build on our strong heritage and contribute to our future success. At Tioxide, you'll have the chance to make a real impact in a business where people work together, take ownership, deliver on their commitments and continually look for better ways of doing things. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll be joining a business with a proud history, a supportive team and a clear vision for the future.