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Lab Technician

IW-528
  • £30000 to £32000 Per: annum + Benefits: Bonus & Other Excellent Benefits!
  • Milton Keynes, South East,
  • Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Lab Technician to join a well established plastics manufacturer based in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent position working 8am-4pm Monday to Friday offering a salary from £30,000 per annum + excellent benefits including 6% annual bonus.

As Lab Technician you will be reporting into the Technical Supervisor with responsibility for the accurate testing of polymer materials and assistance with Plant Support activities at Milton Keynes site. Duties will include:
  • Carry out accurate testing on polymer materials in accordance with work instructions, international standards and safe working practises
  • Accurate recording of parameters, test results and observations
  • Professionally and promptly completing administration/documentation requirements
  • Ensure appropriate handling and storage of materials
  • Organise appropriate retention and control of test material evidence
  • Support technical development projects and customer complaints
  • Focal Point for plant colour issues
  • Ensuring that product release is verified and completed in an accurate and timely manner
  • Support SAP/PLM software tasks
  • Preparation and dispatch of samples
  • Maintain a high standard of safety, housekeeping and hygiene at all times
  • Must work in compliance with the requirements of the site management systems (IATF16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001).
 
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:
  • GCSE Level A – C (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, Sciences and A-Level (or equivalent) in Mathematics or Sciences subject
  • Over 2 years’ experience in a laboratory-based role as Lab Technician or similar
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical processing machinery/tools
  • Experience in a polymer-related field (particularly in physical testing) is desirable
  • Experience with SAP/PLM software is beneficial
 
Benefits Include:
  • Annual Bonus at 6% 
  • 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
  • Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10% matching double employee contributions
  • Group Life & Income Protection insurances
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Please apply today or call us to discuss this Lab Technician role in more detail.
Imogen Wilson National Recruitment Centre Manager 0117 906 5808

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