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Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Salary
£16.10 - £17.40 per hour
Closing date
25 Oct 2024
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Sector
Manufacturing
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time

Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Location: Duxford - South of Cambridge

Starting salary would be between £16.10 to £ 17.40 p/h equivalent £27,820 to £30,067p/a with an appealing shift pattern and long-term career potential!

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.

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 Mech Lab Role click apply today or call us on 01223 323 133 to apply!

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