Lab Technician

  • Location:

    Trafford Park, Greater Manchester

  • Sector:

    FMCG

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £9.70 per hour

  • Contact:

    Halecroft Recruitment Ltd

  • Contact email:

    register@halecroftrecruitment.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    366

  • Published:

    one year ago

  • Consultant:

    Gareth Caraher

  • Expiry date:

    2022-08-05

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We are looking for a highly organised, self-motivated Lab Technician who is looking to join an active and fast Manufacturing facility on a Temporary to Permanent basis. The successful candidate will thrive in a busy working environment, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To provide accurate weighing and mixing of components following standard procedures
  • To keep a safe working practice and follow Health and Safety policies and Quality
  • Play an integral part in ensuring that hygiene standards are always adhered to and oversee shift clean downs
  • Meticulous attention to detail and record-keeping
  • Quantitative chemical analysis of finished product
  • Ensure daily production records are completed correctly.
  • Daily maintenance of laboratory instruments
  • Carry out testing on samples from production
  • Accurate recording of results.
  • Quality Control checks on the finished barrel
  • Picking and consuming the finished barrel using Dexterity
  • Provide support across the facility on a regular basis as required.

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Teamworking skills.
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Previous experience is highly desirable, but not essential

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting containers/ barrels.
  • Changing IBC’s
  • Bringing stock for daily/weekly mixing into the lab.
  • Bringing chemicals into the lab.
  • Cleaning the laboratory every day at the end of each shift.

Hours: AM Shift 6:30am – 2:30pm