Laboratory Shift Analyst

Laboratory Shift Analyst
Provide 24/7 analytical support to site operations
Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Laboratory Shift Analyst for their Greatham site.
This is a hands-on analytical role providing 24/7 laboratory support to plant and site teams. You will carry out routine and non-routine testing accurately and reliably, helping ensure safe, high-quality production in line with quality and environmental management systems.
You will work as part of a shift-based laboratory team, supporting sample testing, result interpretation, equipment care, documentation, emergency response and operational cover when required.
What you’ll be doing
You will:
* Carry out analytical and routine testing accurately and in a timely manner.
* Support plant teams with sample preparation, in-process testing, raw materials, final product, trial samples and environmental samples.
* Interpret, record, input and report analysis results quickly and accurately.
* Escalate out-of-specification or non-conforming results promptly.
* Ensure samples are taken in line with schedules and communicate with plant teams when required.
* Maintain laboratory equipment, including inspections, calibration, troubleshooting and servicing.
* Review, update and improve laboratory documents, work instructions, procedures and schedules.
* Support waste management, sustainability and cost control responsibilities.
* Maintain high standards of safety, COSHH compliance and housekeeping.
* Support the site Emergency Response Team, including incident control room and scribing duties where required.
* Provide operational cover for colleagues during absence or sickness.
* Support plant teams during quieter periods, including fire watch, entry attendant or contractor escort duties where needed.
* Demonstrate values-led behaviours focused on safety, quality and teamwork.
Candidate requirements
We welcome applications from people who have:
* A relevant scientific, engineering or technical qualification, or equivalent industrial experience.
* Experience in a laboratory, testing or technical analytical environment.
* Knowledge of quality and environmental management systems.
* Understanding of analytical test methods and associated techniques.
* Experience interpreting, recording and escalating analytical results.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with plant and laboratory teams.
* A flexible approach to shift work, operational cover and emergency response support.
* Experience with X-ray fluorescence, colour spectroscopy or particle size measurements would be beneficial.
* A proactive, safety-focused and quality-led approach.
* A commitment to inclusion, continuous improvement and values-led behaviours.
We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application.
Why join Tioxide?
Join Tioxide in a shift-based laboratory role where your analytical skills will support safe, reliable and high-quality manufacturing performance around the clock.
Diversity and inclusion
Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in laboratory, technical, manufacturing and quality roles.
Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process