Part Time Laboratory Technician

25 Hours per week, 6pm - 11pm Monday - Friday

Are you looking for a career in a laboratory or production environment?
Do you enjoy working in a practical, hands‑on environment and take pride in accuracy, quality, and supporting smooth production on site? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Longcliffe is looking for a Part-Time Lab Technician to support our quarry operations by carrying out essential testing, quality checks, and analysis across our product range. Your work will help ensure that the materials produced at our Brassington Moor and Ryder Point quarries consistently meet the high standards our customers expect.

With over 100 products serving industries such as animal feed, agriculture, glass manufacturing, and construction materials, quality control is at the heart of what we do. We also generate renewable energy through two on‑site wind turbines, reflecting our long‑standing commitment to environmental responsibility.

Guided by our principles of supplying the right materials, at the right time, and at the right price—while protecting the environment—you’ll play a vital role in maintaining product quality, supporting continuous improvement, and helping our operations run safely and efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities

To fulfill the requirements of this exciting new role, you will be able to:

• Carry out routine chemical analysis, particle size determination and colour testing of Longcliffe products by both traditional and modern techniques.
• Collect Product + Production sample from the plants as required by the needs of the business.
• Perform other lab tests and product sampling duties as required by the needs of the business.
• Complete lab work with high integrity and in line with agreed schedules, to satisfy the needs of the business and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Maintain all relevant records, pertinent to job role and function, in paper or electronic format as required by the business.
• Liaise with sales, quarry, processing teams and transport, as necessary, with regards customer samples, deliveries, complaints and technical data in a timely manner.
• Attend regular training for Compliance and Health & Safety
• Due to the nature of the site, employees will be required to regularly climb and descend stairs.

Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or Quality Manager, dependent on current and evolving workloads and staffing levels:

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science, Maths, and English.
• Basic understanding of laboratory or scientific principles
• Willingness to learn routine laboratory procedures, including collecting samples, sample preparation and testing methods.
• UK driving licence is required for travel between operational sites

Desirable

• COSHH understanding (Not essential – training provided)
• Awareness of basic health & safety requirements and safe working practices (training provided).

Skills & Competencies

• Good attention to detail and accuracy when recording results or following instructions.
• Ability to handle laboratory equipment safely with appropriate training.
• Flexibility to support varied lab and site activities depending on business needs.
• Familiarity with simple record‑keeping or quality control processes.
• Interest in developing technical skills and contributing to process improvements as experience grows.
• Willingness to complete manual handling tasks with appropriate training (e.g., sample collection).
• Ability to always follow established procedures and work safely.
• Organisational skills to manage simple sampling tasks and testing schedules.
• Basic IT skills (e.g., entering data, maintaining records).
• Willingness to learn how to use laboratory equipment and testing methods.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well within a team.

Person Specification

To be truly successful in this role, you will have:

Essential:

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to learn new skills.
• Honest and reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility when handling samples and data.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Confidence to ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Good communication skills and team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.

Desirable:

• Curiosity about materials, testing, or scientific processes.
• Comfortable working in a quarry environment, including time spent in both laboratory and operational areas.

Benefits

• Career Progression
• Additional Holidays with holiday trading options
• Active Leisure Membership Scheme
• Salary Exchange Schemes
• Free Parking
• HSF Health Plan
• Company Rewards Scheme
• Personal Development Opportunities
• Death in service 4 x salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Sick Pay

Location

Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4BZ

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The closing date for applications is 30th October 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £17,000.00-£19,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person