Chemical/Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Chemical/Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Location: Duxford - South of Cambridge

Our market-leading client based south of Cambridge is looking to expand their current operational team.
As a global manufacturer of advanced materials, they are seeking additional support in their mechanical laboratory whereby the successful candidates will be involved in a variety of quality control and testing processes to ensure the high standards of their manufacturing process meets the required standards. This department is therefore a critical component of the continual research and development process.

These roles would suit somebody who has a desire to work within a laboratory / quality testing environment, is interested in the research, development, and continual improvement process.

These roles are shift based, a shift being 12 hours with paid breaks, averaging 12 shifts a month with rest periods of up to 6 days between (Average 6/7-night shifts per month). Over time is also regularly available and paid at 1.5x or 2.0x the rate depending on the shift.

This is a six-month temporary to permanent assignment. After six months permanent employees enjoy even more great benefits such a generous pension scheme, annual bonus scheme, private medical and protection plans and the ongoing opportunity to develop a long-term career within the company.

Starting salary would be between £16.10 to £ 21.06 p/h equivalent £27,820 to 36,392 p/a with an appealing shift pattern and long-term career potential!

Main duties

• Be responsible for quality assessment of a variety of materials output from the manufacturing process
• To efficiently and effectively carryout the allocated testing processes
• Maintain clear and accurate observations and results

Key Skills

• Reliable
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT knowledge
• Able to understand and complete written instructions with accuracy
• Able to observe, articulate and record observations in a variety of settings and applications

Driving License and own transport are required for the role due to remote location of the depot!

If you're interested in our Chem/Mech Lab Roles Click apply today or call us on 01223 323 133 to apply!