ABOUT US

A truly global company, INEOS comprises of numerous businesses with sites in countries throughout the world. We also encompass a wide range of consumer brands and sports interests.

Grangemouth remains one of INEOS’ key sites in the UK and is home to world scale manufacturing plants – offering a unique environment in which to grow your skills, knowledge and competencies within the petrochemical sector.

We are engineering a strong future for our site, based on a highly skilled, experienced workforce and a portfolio of essential products that underpin a sustainable, low carbon future for all. We are entrepreneurial. We love to find new ways of doing things. Whether that’s through improving the energy efficiency of our plants, developing new ways of working or delivering on our net zero promises. And we’re proud to be doing this in Scotland.

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

We currently have two temporary vacancies for Laboratory Shift Technicians at our Grangemouth laboratory. The post holder will provide a depth of knowledge and understanding in a particular field to enhance the technical and analytical laboratory service to the site and associated businesses. The post holder will identify improvements and implement solutions to laboratory working practices and procedures, in combination with the ability to plan and prioritise daily workload.

Key accountabilities

Organise and prioritise analyses to provide prompt and accurate testing of routine and non-routine samples to the required standards of quality, cost and safety.
Report results through LIMS, correlate reports and ability to interpret data.
Contribute to the review of selected methods/operating instructions, updating as required.
Maintain equipment and performance-monitoring checks, ensuring accurate records are documented for audit purposes. Monitor and investigate any anomalies.
Ensure all quality and HSE records are kept meeting laboratory services needs and those of company initiatives and statutory responsibilities e.g. CoQ, UKETS & SEPA etc.
Carry out unplanned and preventative maintenance on Lab and at-line equipment.
Aware of cost implications and minimises waste.
Contribute effectively to the team, meeting both team and personal objectives as set.

ABOUT YOU

Required:

Be educated to HNC/Degree level in a Chemistry related discipline with previous experience in a similar role.
Have working knowledge of a wide range of analytical techniques.
Knowledge and experience using various IT packages to assist with reporting of analytical data.
Works wells within a team environment whilst being able to work individually.
Effective decision making skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV via our website.

Pre-screen (If applicable)

Applicants with a successful CV may be invited to an online MS Teams or telephone call to further discuss the role, the organisation and your suitability.

Formal Interview

Successful applicants will then be invited to interview which will consist of behavioural and technical questions. For some roles the recruitment process may also include technical testing, behaviour questionnaires and/ or a delivering a presentation.

Provisional Offer

If you are selected as the preferred candidate you will receive a provisional offer which will be subject to a medical assessment and reference checks. Some roles may also require a criminality check.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact opportunities.uk@ineos.com.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application, assessment and on-boarding stages.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you were referred by a permanent member of staff that currently works at INEOS O&P UK Grangemouth please email opportunities.uk@ineos.com confirming the position you applied for and the name of the employee that referred you. Please note the employee referral scheme is only applicable for permanent vacancies.

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