Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Department: Building Systems UK
Location: Shotton (CH5)
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
Building Systems UK (A Tata Steel Enterprise) are looking for a Lab Technician to play an active role in the testing, analysis and measuring of PIR composite panels in a modern manufacturing environment. Our products are used throughout the construction industry to provide excellent insulation properties and superior fire resistance. This role supports the manufacturing teams to deliver a quality product every time.
What you will do:
- To measure and test PIR composite panels according to our Factory Production Control procedures.
- To perform chemical offloading and blending of our raw materials, including lab analysis of the final blended product.
- To accurately record data in the business quality management systems.
- Performing preventative maintenance tasks on lab equipment and escalate faults to the relevant teams for corrective action.
- Assist the material control department to forecast chemical usages for the composite panel manufacturing lines and facilitate the availability of raw materials in order to prevent downtime.
- To monitor and track chemical consumable stocks in the laboratory and the blending facility.
To contribute and promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the business.
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We see your potential:
To be successful in this role, the Lab Technician would typically have experience of working in a manufacturing or industrial laboratory environment working to high standards of quality control and assurance. An understanding of GLP (Good laboratory practice), chemical awareness and chemical offloading equipment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be given.
What you will need:
- To demonstrate qualities of organisation, attention to detail and flexibility.
- The ability to work safely and to tight timescales in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Strong numeracy and IT skills (particularly in Microsoft Excel).
Good teamwork and communication skills.
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Ready to make a difference?
For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: [email protected]
Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.
What we can offer you
Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:
- A market competitive salary
- 35 days holidays per annum
- Annual Pay Review
- Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
- One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube
