Assistant Laboratory Technician

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people‑first culture. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and reliable Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term Contract) to join our Mineral Processing Laboratory team in Truro, supporting laboratory‑based mineral processing test work and sample preparation.

• Support the delivery of metallurgical testing programmes, working closely with laboratory and metallurgical teams.
• Sample preparation in line with laboratory standards and testing requirements.
• Follow written procedures and standard operating instructions.
• Conduct basic standardised laboratory tests independently.
• Support metallurgists and wider technical teams with ongoing work.
• Carry out general laboratory duties, including cleaning, maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, including SSOW and COSHH.

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life, income and travel insurance.
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes.

We offer flexible, hybrid and agile working, 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays, buy or sell leave options, core working hours, cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities. Family life and wellbeing are important to us – we provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause.

• A practical, hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• The ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• A safety‑conscious mindset when working in laboratory environments.
• The ability to work independently when required.
• An understanding of the importance of quality and productivity in a commercial setting.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Previous laboratory or similar experience (desirable but not essential; full training will be provided).

We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident, Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.