Laboratory Assistant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Assistant to join our team at our Workington Mill. Joining us on a full-time, 12-month temporary ??????basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and become part of our welcoming team.

Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

What we will offer you:

A competitive salary 

Fantastic Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year

A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing 

Opportunities to develop and grow

Annual uniform allowance

Occupational Health provision

On-site staff canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub

Social Club with regular events throughout the year

Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.

About the role:

Are you passionate about science and looking for your first step into a lab-based career? Join our Laboratory Team in this 12-month temporary Laboratory Assistant role and gain hands-on experience supporting product development, environmental monitoring, and process optimisation in a manufacturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has completed their GCSEs, A-levels, or equivalent qualifications and wants to build practical skills in a professional lab setting.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you’ll:

Carry out routine lab testing and process sampling

Support development projects and troubleshooting tasks

Assist with equipment calibration and maintenance

Contribute to keeping the lab organised and clean (high 5S standards)

Follow all safe working practices and help improve safety wherever possible

Learn how to interpret and report test results following standard procedures

Make real contributions to our mill's innovation and environmental efforts

What we’re looking for in our Laboratory Assistant:

Essential:

GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English

A methodical, detail-oriented approach to work

Enthusiasm for learning and being part of a supportive team

Desirable (but not essential):

An understanding of laboratory or sampling safe working practices

Interest in the manufacturing or paperboard industry

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience in an industrial laboratory

A deeper understanding of product development and environmental processes

Guidance from experienced professionals and a supportive team culture

A great foundation for future education or a permanent role in science or manufacturing

Closing Date:  4:00 PM on Friday 13th June 2025.

If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer-orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply now to be considered as our Laboratory Assistant!

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment, and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times